Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced January 2014
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-r, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ8 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SZ8 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ8 was released 2 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ8 matches up vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Pentax K-r
SZ8 | K-r | |||
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Released | January 2014 | March 2011 | More recent by 35 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Panasonic SZ8
K-r | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-r
SZ8 | K-r | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
See the Panasonic SZ8 and Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 vs the K-r.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.
Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and K-r.
Clearly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ8 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic SZ8 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer SZ8 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-03-11 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | Prime II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159 gr (0.35 lbs) | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | 470 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $275 | $1,100 |