Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced December 2010
- Succeeded the Pentax K-7
- Successor is Pentax K-5 IIs
(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
- Introduced March 2011
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-r, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the K-5 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe K-5 was announced 2 months before the K-r so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the K-5 matches up against the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-5 & Pentax K-r. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Pentax K-r
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K-5
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Common features in the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-r
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Introduced | December 2010 | March 2011 | Same age | |
Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-5 has got outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check out the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-r in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-5 vs the K-r.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and K-r is 60 and 67 respectively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-5 and K-r.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-5 to produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively.
Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Pentax K-5 | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Pentax | Pentax |
Model type | Pentax K-5 | Pentax K-r |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2010-12-18 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 96% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 740 grams (1.63 lbs) | 598 grams (1.32 lbs) |
Physical 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 All around rating | 82 | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.1 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1162 | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 pictures | 470 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | D-LI90 | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $800 | $1,100 |