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Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 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
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Pentax Q
  • Refreshed by Pentax Q7
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Pentax Q10

 K-r Q10 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Pentax K-r

 Q10 K-r 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012March 2011More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Pentax Q10

 K-r Q10 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and Q10 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography info
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography info
63
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
48
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Pentax K-r
Street photography with Pentax Q10
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (200g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography details
Pentax Q10 Sports photography details
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery (470 shots)
36
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features tracking focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-r
Travel photography with Pentax Q10
47
flash built-in
bad battery (470 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
60
lighter than competition in class (200 grams)
has built in flash
bad battery (270 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Landscape photography camera
65
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery (470 shots)
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging information
Pentax Q10 Vlogging information
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (200g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Pentax K-r vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Pentax Q10
 Pentax K-rPentax Q10
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