Pentax K-r vs Pentax RZ18

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ18, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and RZ18 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The K-r was manufactured 6 months earlier than the RZ18 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-r grades versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio RZ18. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r provides outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-r and Pentax RZ18 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r versus the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-r and RZ18 is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and RZ18.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The K-r due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Pentax RZ18 will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively.