Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q-S1

Lets look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-r versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the Q-S1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the K-r (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The K-r was announced 4 years earlier than the Q-S1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-r grades vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r and Pentax Q-S1. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-r comes with outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-r versus Pentax Q-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-r compared to the Q-S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and Q-S1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-r and Q-S1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The K-r uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged K-r will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.