Pentax K-r vs Pentax K-x

The following is a complete assessment of the Pentax K-r and Pentax K-x, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the K-x (12MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-r was introduced 15 months after the K-x which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-r scores versus the K-x for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Pentax K-x. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

See the Pentax K-r and Pentax K-x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r against the K-x.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and K-x is 67 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and K-x.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files but you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher K-r should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.