Panasonic L1 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic L1 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and K-r (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The L1 was unveiled 4 years before the K-r and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the L1 grades versus the K-r when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 has got outside measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions 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 L1 versus Pentax K-r in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the L1 compared to the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and K-r is 65 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and K-r.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L1 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-r will give you greater detail having an extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older L1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.