Pentax K-r vs Pentax P80

Below, we are contrasting the Pentax K-r versus Pentax P80, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is very similar but the K-r (APS-C) and P80 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was released 20 months after the P80 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax P80 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the K-r matches up against the P80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Pentax Optio P80. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r comes with physical 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 P80 has dimensions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-r and the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and P80 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and P80.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The K-r contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The newer K-r should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.