Pentax K-r vs Sony RX1

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-r and Sony RX1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Pentax and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the K-r (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the K-r (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-r was launched 23 months before the RX1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the K-r matches up against the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-r & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. 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 Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-r and Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the K-r vs the RX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-r and RX1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and RX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-r due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX1 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older K-r will be behind with regard to sensor tech.