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Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52
Pentax K-r front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Key Specs

Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Released January 2014
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Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and WB350F (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was introduced 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the K-r matches up vs the WB350F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Samsung WB350F

 K-r WB350F 
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Pentax K-r

 WB350F K-r 
ReleasedJanuary 2014March 2011Newer by 34 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Pentax K-r and Samsung WB350F

 K-r WB350F 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-r has outside dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has dimensions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the K-r against the WB350F.

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and WB350F is 67 and 90 respectively.

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-r and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-r having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB350F will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K-r will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography advice
63
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
40
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-r Street photography factors
Samsung WB350F Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-r Sports photography features
Samsung WB350F Sports photography features
55
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
50
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K-r
Travel photography with Samsung WB350F
47
flash built-in
not so great battery power (470 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition in class (276g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-r Landscape photography details
Samsung WB350F Landscape photography details
65
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 shots)
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-r Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB350F Vlogging highlights
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (276g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Pentax K-r vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-r and Samsung WB350F
 Pentax K-rSamsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Name Pentax Samsung
Model type Pentax K-r Samsung WB350F
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-03-11 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 4288 x 2848 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Number of lenses 151 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 96% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/6000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 598g (1.32 pounds) 276g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 755 not tested
Other
Battery life 470 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID D-LI109,4 x AA SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,100 $260