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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r

Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68
Pentax K-5 IIs front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-5
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push 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
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are created by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was released 2 years after the K-r which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 IIs matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Pentax K-r

 K-5 IIs K-r 
RevealedJune 2013March 2011More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K-5 IIs

 K-r K-5 IIs 

Common features in the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-r

 K-5 IIs K-r 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 IIs offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the K-5 IIs versus the K-r.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and K-r is 60 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 IIs and K-r.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 IIs to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher K-5 IIs will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
Portrait photography with Pentax K-r
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography advice
Pentax K-r Street photography advice
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography details
Pentax K-r Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
65
environment sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
47
has built in flash
low battery life (470 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-r Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
low battery life (470 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-5 IIs Vlogging details
Pentax K-r Vlogging details
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly display
26
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-r
 Pentax K-5 IIsPentax K-r
General Information
Brand Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-5 IIs Pentax K-r
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-06-04 2011-03-11
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Prime II Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4288 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 760g (1.68 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 82 72
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 1208 755
Other
Battery life 980 images 470 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Launch price $749 $1,100