Pentax
K-7
 vs
Pentax
K-r

Pentax K-r

75
Winner

Pentax K-r
"The K-r produces, in almost any shooting situation, output that is virtually identical to the K-x's."
dpreview.com | talking about the K-r's image-quality
"The Pentax K-r offers excellent control over high ISO noise reduction."
dpreview.com | talking about the K-r's iso-noise

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-r

Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
12.4 EV
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
6 fps
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
300 ms startup delay
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Pentax K-7

65
Runner-up

Pentax K-7

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-7

Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
93 ms shutter lag
Cross type focus points
 Many cross-type focus points
9
Viewfinder coverage
 Great viewfinder coverage
100%

differences

Advantages of the Pentax K-7
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
Help
 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Battery life Longer battery life 740 shots vs 470 shots
Help
 Around 60% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 96%
Help
 Almost the same
True resolution Higher true resolution 14.5 MP vs 12.2 MP
Help
 Capture around 20% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.60x vs 0.56x
Help
 Around 20% larger viewfinder
Viewfinder Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
Help
 Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 93 ms vs 105 ms
Help
 More than 10% less delay when taking photos
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/6000s
Help
 More than 20% faster max shutter speed
Pentax K-7 Learn more about
the Pentax K-7

Advantages of the Pentax K-r
Dynamic range More dynamic range 12.4 EV vs 10.6 EV
Help
 1.8 f-stops more dynamic range
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 72.0 vs 61.0
Help
 Around 20% better image quality
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 755 ISO vs 536 ISO
Help
 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
Help
 The K-r's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 600 ms
Help
 2x less delay when turning on
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
Help
 The K-r's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Color depth Better color depth 22.9 bits vs 22.6 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 0.3 more bits of color
Size Smaller 125x97x68 mm vs 131x97x73 mm
Help
 More than 10% smaller
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 6 fps vs 5.2 fps
Help
 Around 20% faster continuous shooting
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
Help
 Almost the same
Weight Significantly lighter 598 g vs 750 g
Help
 More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $630.89 vs $1,299.62
Help
 The best price we've seen is $669 cheaper (2.1x less)
Thickness Thinner 2.7" vs 2.9"
Help
 Around 10% thinner
Pentax K-r Learn more about
the Pentax K-r
vs

recommendations

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

Pentax K-7 Pentax K-7
65 vs 75
Explain scores
Pentax K-r Pentax K-r
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Pentax K-r.

advice

Need help deciding?

Ask the community!
I am considering either the K-7 or the K-r,
For example: Taking photos in low light or great family photos or ability to take great photos underwater

Select aspects that are most important to you: (max 3)

Popular tags:

Are you a camera expert? Share your knowledge!
0
votes
by Heather-and-Bree-Johnson this month
Canon T3i vs Pentax K-r

for sporting events, landscape, portraits

One person recommends the Pentax K-r:

" amazing image + microphone + video quality. never ending options in camera menus ===== i'm a k-x..."
One person recommends the Canon T3i:

" with canon t3i you get 720p x 60frames (slow it down to 30 frames to get smooth effect of slow m..."
0
votes
by Nina-Fadzwi this month
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-r

I am juz a beginner. I prefer easy to use and friendly user. Need for taking photos on low light...

One person recommends the Nikon D5100:

" One thing most amateurs fail to realize (or yet to have anyone pointing out to them) is that the..."
0
votes
by Peter-defib-Noakes last month
Nikon D5100 vs Pentax K-r

Moving up from a compact. Would like improved image quality & control. Experience of using SLR's...

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
Cross type focus points Lots of cross-type focus points Help
9
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Sensor shift
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
K-7:921k dots
K-r:920k dots
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
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
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
External mic jack Neither has an external mic jack Help
Limited to the in-camera mic
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
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
Lens availability Few lenses available Help
90 lenses
Movie format HD (720p) video Help
K-7:720p @ 30fps
K-r:720p @ 25fps

dxomark

DXOMark

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is much 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

$500 - $547 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 K-5

Pentax K-5

Entry-level DSLR

$888 - $1,129 body only

$1,033 - $1,283 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly 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-x

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$675 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Startup delay Has slightly more startup delay
Compare the K-x vs the K-7
Compare the K-x vs the K-r
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-7
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-r
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Sensor size Has a slightly smaller sensor
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the K-7
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the K-r
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$1,047 with 55-200mm 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

Pentax K-7 Pentax K-r
Pentax K-7 Pentax K-r
Pentax K-7 Pentax K-r

discussion

Showing 0 comments