Pentax K-r vs Pentax E90

Lets take a closer look at the Pentax K-r versus Pentax E90, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the E90 (10MP) is relatively similar but the K-r (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The K-r was introduced 14 months after the E90 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-r scores vs the E90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio E90. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-r versus Pentax E90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the K-r versus the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and E90 is 67 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and E90.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-r with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Pentax K-r will offer extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger K-r provides an advantage in sensor tech.