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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced May 2006
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-r and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and K110D (6MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-r was revealed 4 years after the K110D which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the K-r scores against the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax K110D

 K-r K110D 
IntroducedMarch 2011May 2006More modern by 59 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-r

 K110D K-r 

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax K110D

 K-r K110D 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-r comes with outer dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has specifications of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r and Pentax K110D in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-r versus the K110D.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and K110D is 67 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and K110D.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Pentax K-r to resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer K-r will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
51
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography info
Pentax K110D Street photography info
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography info
Pentax K110D Sports photography info
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Travel photography camera
47
has built in flash
terrible battery (470 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r Landscape photography factors
Pentax K110D Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
terrible battery (470 per charge)
46
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging details
Pentax K110D Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
9
no video recording
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-rPentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-r Pentax K110D
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-03-11 2006-05-22
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Number of lenses 151 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format Motion JPEG -
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 598 gr (1.32 pounds) 585 gr (1.29 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC SD/MMC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,100 $1,000