Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-r

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-r, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ10 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SZ10 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ10 was released 3 years later than the K-r and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ10 grades versus the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 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).

Compare the Panasonic SZ10 vs Pentax K-r in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ10 compared to the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ10 and K-r is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and K-r.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic SZ10 will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.