Pentax K-r vs Pentax K110D

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r & Pentax K110D. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax K110D Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.