Panasonic FX75 vs Pentax K-r

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively close but the FX75 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX75 was released 9 months before the K-r which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FX75 matches up versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX75 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX75 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX75 versus Pentax K-r in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FX75 vs the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX75 and K-r.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FX75 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FX75 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged FX75 will be behind in sensor technology.