Pentax K-r vs Pentax S1

Lets look closer at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was announced about the same time to the S1 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the K-r grades against the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r and Pentax Optio S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r provides physical dimensions 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 S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the K-r and the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and S1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-r having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax S1 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.