Panasonic FZ28 vs Pentax K-r

Following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FZ28 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ28 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ28 was launched 3 years before the K-r which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ28 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ28 matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ28 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ28 has outer measurements of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ28 and Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ28 versus the K-r.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ28 and K-r is 72 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ28 and K-r.

Plainly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ28 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-r will produce more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged FZ28 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.