Pentax K-r vs Sony W620

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Pentax K-r versus Sony W620, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-r (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar but the K-r (APS-C) and W620 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-r was announced 10 months before the W620 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W620 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the K-r scores vs the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-r and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-r Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-r provides physical 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) whilst the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-r versus Sony W620 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-r versus the W620.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-r and W620 is 67 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-r and W620.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-r using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony W620 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged K-r is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.