Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.