Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2016
- Updated by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Revealed March 2011
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-r, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-r (12MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-r (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe K-1 was released 5 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-1 matches up vs the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K-r
K-1 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | March 2011 | More recent by 61 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K-1
K-r | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-r
K-1 | K-r | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 enjoys outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Pentax K-1 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-1 vs the K-r.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 and K-r is 55 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and K-r.
All in all, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-1 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-r |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2016-02-17 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 204800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.4 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 lb) | 598g (1.32 lb) |
Physical 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 | 96 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | 470 shots |
Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at release | $1,499 | $1,100 |