Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r & Pentax KF. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax KF Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax KF
K-r | KF |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Pentax K-r
KF | K-r | |||
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Released | November 2022 | March 2011 | More recent by 142 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax KF
K-r | KF | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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).
See the Pentax K-r versus Pentax KF in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax KF | |
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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 |