Pentax K-r
Winner
Pentax K-r

72

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Pentax K-7

63

Pentax K-7
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-r

Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-7

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
921k dots
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 
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differences

Advantages of the Pentax K-7
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 740 shots vs 470 shots
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 Around 60% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
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 Almost the same
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.60x vs 0.56x
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 Around 20% larger viewfinder
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.5 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
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 Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 93 ms vs 105 ms
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 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/6000s
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 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
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Advantages of the Pentax K-r
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 1.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 61.0
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 Around 20% better image quality
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 755 ISO vs 536 ISO
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 The K-r has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The K-r's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The K-r's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Size Significantly smaller 125x97x68 mm vs 131x97x73 mm
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 More than 10% smaller
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 22.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 600 ms
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 2x less delay when turning on
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
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 Almost the same
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 5.2 fps
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 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $925.20 vs $1,318.70
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 The best price we've seen is $394 cheaper (around 30% less)
Weight Significantly lighter 598 g vs 750 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Thickness Thinner 2.7" vs 2.9"
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 Around 10% thinner
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Pentax K-7 Pentax K-7
63 vs 72
Explain scores
Pentax K-r Pentax K-r
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-r.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Shutter lag Incredible shutter lag Help
K-7:93 ms
K-r:105 ms
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Cross type focus points Many cross-type focus points Help
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Size Fairly small Help
K-7:131x97x73 mm
K-r:125x97x68 mm
Thickness Thin Help
K-7:2.9"
K-r:2.7"
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
K-7:1/8000s
K-r:1/6000s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
K-7:$1,318.70
K-r:$925.20
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
K-7:720p @ 30fps
K-r:720p @ 25fps
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
90 lenses
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
K-7:14.5 MP
K-r:12.2 MP
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
K-7:536 ISO
K-r:755 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$669 - $699 body only

$795 - $819 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the K-5 vs the K-7
Compare the K-5 vs the K-r
Pentax K-30

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$479 - $690 body only

$547 - $780 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the K-30 vs the K-7
Compare the K-30 vs the K-r
Pentax K-x

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$752 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Size Is slightly smaller
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Screen size Has a significantly smaller screen
Compare the K-x vs the K-7
Compare the K-x vs the K-r
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D5100 vs the K-7
Compare the D5100 vs the K-r
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the K-7
Compare the D3100 vs the K-r
Pentax K20D

Pentax K20D

Entry-level DSLR
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the K20D vs the K-7
Compare the K20D vs the K-r
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$600 - $899 body only

$739 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D90 vs the K-7
Compare the D90 vs the K-r

Pentax K-7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Pentax K-7.

Pentax K-r Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Pentax K-r.

appearance

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