Panasonic LS5 vs Pentax K-r

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LS5 versus Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the K-r (12MP) is relatively comparable but the LS5 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LS5 was launched 5 months later than the K-r and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LS5 grades against the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LS5 against the K-r.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and K-r.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LS5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LS5 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively.