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Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Replaced the Pentax K-70
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Overview

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-r versus Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and KF (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-r was unveiled 12 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the K-r scores vs the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax KF

 K-r KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-r

 KF K-r 
ReleasedNovember 2022March 2011More recent by 142 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax KF

 K-r KF 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3.00"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r features exterior measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax KF has proportions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-r against the KF.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and KF is 67 and 63 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and KF.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax KF to produce greater detail having an extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older K-r will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography details
Pentax KF Portrait photography details
63
you can focus manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography highlights
Pentax KF Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K-r
Sports photography with Pentax KF
55
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (470 per charge)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 frames per second)
low battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-r
Travel photography with Pentax KF
47
flash built-in
terrible battery (470 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
66
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery power (410 per charge)
heavier than average in class (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r Landscape photography details
Pentax KF Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
terrible battery (470 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Pentax K-r
Vlogging with Pentax KF
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
72
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
heavier than average in class (684g)
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax KF
 Pentax K-rPentax KF
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-r Pentax KF
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-03-11 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 161
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 921k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 598g (1.32 lbs) 684g (1.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
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 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,100 $850