Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus 7030 vs Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very similar but the 7030 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The 7030 was introduced 14 months prior to the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 7030 scores versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 and Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 7030 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 7030 versus the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and K-r is 95 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 7030 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 7030 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 7030 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older 7030 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.