Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90

Below is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the H90 (12MP) is very similar but the K-r (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-r was unveiled 14 months later than the H90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax H90 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-r matches up versus the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio H90. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax H90 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r has external 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) while the Pentax H90 has measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the K-r versus the H90.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and H90 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and H90.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The K-r features the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher K-r will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.