Pentax K-r vs Pentax WG-10

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-r versus Pentax WG-10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the K-r (APS-C) and WG-10 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-r was brought out 3 years before the WG-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax WG-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the K-r scores against the WG-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-r & Pentax WG-10. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Pentax WG-10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r enjoys 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) and the Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Pentax K-r versus Pentax WG-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-r against the WG-10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and WG-10 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and WG-10.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-r due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax WG-10 will give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older K-r is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.