Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Introduced March 2011
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the Q10 (12MP) is pretty similar but the K-r (APS-C) and Q10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe K-r was introduced 18 months before the Q10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the K-r matches up versus the Q10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Pentax Q10. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax Q10
K-r | Q10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-r
Q10 | K-r | |||
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Announced | September 2012 | March 2011 | More recent by 18 months |
Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax Q10
K-r | Q10 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has got outside 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 Q10 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the K-r versus the Q10.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.
Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and Q10.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The K-r comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older K-r is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Specifications
Pentax K-r | Pentax Q10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-r | Pentax Q10 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2011-03-11 | 2012-09-10 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Prime II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 372.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 25 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax Q |
Total lenses | 151 | 8 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (optional) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 598 gr (1.32 lbs) | 200 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 72 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 10.9 |
DXO Low light score | 755 | 183 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 photos | 270 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI109,4 x AA | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $1,100 | $350 |