Pentax K-r vs Sony NEX-5

The following is a complete analysis of the Pentax K-r vs Sony NEX-5, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-r was brought out 10 months after the NEX-5 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the K-r scores vs the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-r & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the K-r vs the NEX-5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-r and NEX-5 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-r and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony NEX-5 to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher K-r should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.