Pentax K-r vs Samsung PL120

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Pentax K-r versus Samsung PL120, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Pentax and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty close but the K-r (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was manufactured 3 months after the PL120 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the K-r scores vs the PL120 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-r Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-r has got external measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-r versus Samsung PL120 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-r and the PL120.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and PL120 is 67 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and PL120.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-r because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL120 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.