Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90
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53 Features
52 Overall
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Overview
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax H90
K-r | H90 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 14 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Pentax K-r
H90 | K-r |
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Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax H90
K-r | H90 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax H90 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio H90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-r | Pentax Optio H90 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-11 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Prime II | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Available lenses | 151 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 6.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598g (1.32 lb) | 153g (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 755 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,100 | $150 |