Panasonic ZR1 vs Pentax K-r

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZR1 and Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZR1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly well matched but the ZR1 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer totally different sensor size.

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The ZR1 was brought out 19 months before the K-r making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 scores versus the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 & Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZR1 features outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ZR1 and the K-r.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZR1 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The ZR1 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The more aged ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.