Pentax K-r vs Pentax KF

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.

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.

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.

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

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.