Panasonic G6 vs Pentax K-r

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-r, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was released 2 years later than the K-r and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the G6 matches up against the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G6 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 and Pentax K-r in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the G6 vs the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and K-r is 74 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and K-r.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G6 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent G6 should have an edge in sensor tech.