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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r

Portability
55
Imaging
78
Features
82
Overall
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Pentax K-1 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-1
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
Photography Glossary

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax K-r, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-r (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-r (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was brought out 7 years after the K-r which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-1 II matches up vs the K-r in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Pentax K-r

 K-1 II K-r 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2011More modern by 85 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1037k921kCrisper display (+116k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K-1 II

 K-r K-1 II 

Common features in the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-r

 K-1 II K-r 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II has outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-1 II versus Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-1 II against the K-r.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 II and K-r is 55 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-r.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax K-1 II will give you greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher K-1 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography details
Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Street photography highlights
Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Sports photography features
Pentax K-r Sports photography features
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (4.4 fps)
bad battery (670 shots)
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (470 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K-r Travel photography factors
53
environment sealing
MP count excellent (36MP)
bad battery (670 shots)
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
47
flash built-in
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography info
Pentax K-r Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (819,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (670 CIPA)
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-1 II
Vlogging with Pentax K-r
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
26
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-r
 Pentax K-1 Mark IIPentax K-r
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-1 Mark II Pentax K-r
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2018-02-22 2011-03-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME IV Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 819200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 33 11
Cross focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF4 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.4fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1010 gr (2.23 lb) 598 gr (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 670 photographs 470 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $1,737 $1,100