Pentax K-r

482 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (122)
usability (78)
image quality (63)
portability (49)
price (49)

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video (20)
shutter (3)
exposure (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 482 reviews of Pentax K-r. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability and price. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. Reviews are divided on the sensor, and many are negative about the exposure and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax K-r is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax K-r

alaTest has collected and analyzed 44 user reviews of Pentax K-r from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and usability. The price and performance also get good views. Many are less positive about the exposure and flash, while reviews are divided on the focus.

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax K-r

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Pentax K-r from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the focus. The flash also gets good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the image quality. There are some negative comments about the price.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax K-r

This mid-range DSLR has a few idiosyncrasies but packs in some useful features too, making it a great choice to stills photographers.

High 6fps shooting speed, High resolution 921k-dot monitor, Uses either custom battery or AAs, In-body image stabilisation, Superb image quality

Lower resolution sensor than competition, Only HD Ready video recording, No external mic input for video, No HDMI out for playing video

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by : Dave Stevenson (techradar.com)

Pentax K-r review

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Good image quality ; Great build quality ; Impressive kit lens

Pentax lens system is limited ; Mixed video quality and features

Pentax has long been the bridesmaid of the DSLR market. As professionals almost exclusively opt for Nikon and Canon bodies to get access to top-end lenses and accessories, that apathy towards Pentax trickles down to consumers.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (pocket-lint.com)

Pentax K-r

The 12.4 effective megapixel K-r is Pentax's follow-up digital SLR to the entry level K-x, a sound, good value starter option. Incorporating a standard APS-C sized sensor it sits just below the more fully featured K-7 and K-5 digital SLRs in Pentax's...

Quick and responsive, crisp results using 18-55mm standard zoom, good range of colour tones with nice deep blacks, compact and lightweight body

No HDMI output, no dedicated video record button (via shutter release only)

With the K-r it appears Pentax has merged its entry level and mid range DSLRs into one comprehensive, good value device. And it has done it very well, with little apparent compromise. To pick holes in the K-r’s standalone performance feels like...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Pentax K-r review

Does Pentax's latest do enough to beat up the DSLR big boys?

A dependable DSLR sidekick with some handy extras

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Pentax K-r with DAL 18-55mm review

Pentax's consumer SLRs used to trail behind models by Canon, Nikon and Sony, but that changed with the launch of the K-x in 2009. With blazing fast performance and very low noise, there were only a few minor niggles that kept us from giving it an...

With breakneck performance, friendly controls, tons of features and remarkably little image noise, we’re won over by this keenly priced SLR.

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Pentax K-r review

Using the Pentax K-r is a pleasurable experience and the resulting images are just as enjoyable. The camera is clearly aimed at a younger, more techno-savvy audience than many DSLRs, with a strong leaning towards editing and adjusting your images...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : paul_smart (gadgetspeak.com)

Pentax K-r

By the time you read this you will be able to buy this rather nice DSLR unit in a range of colours as well as the more normal black. To me – providing it's not pink – I could not care what colour it is providing I get decent images.

The ISO range is between 100 and 25600, the image stabilization (shake reduction) works well even with outside images taken on a windy day providing you can find something solid to anchor yourself against. While it claims HD video it is only 1280x720

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Pentax k-r

Pentax K-r : A cross between a mid-range and entry-level DSLR

A ‘something for everyone' DSLR, the K-r is an unthreatening step-up camera with bountiful creative options, plenty of features and great image quality

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Ben Long (techworld.com)

Pentax K-r DSLR review

Pentax has long made very good digital SLRs that offer excellent image quality with simple, intuitive interfaces. And while their latest cameras pack a thorough selection of high-end features, they also have something that a lot of other SLR vendors...

If you’re looking for a small, lightweight, inexpensive “starter” camera, then the Pentax K-r is a great choice. With its huge array of features and nice image quality, it might end up being the only SLR you never need. Even if you’re a more serious...

Apr, 2011

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