Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-r, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the K-3 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-3 was unveiled 3 years after the K-r which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-3 matches up vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-3 & Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-3 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-3 features physical dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-3 and the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-3 and K-r is 59 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-3 and K-r.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Pentax K-3 to show extra detail having an extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-3 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.