• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 12.4 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Nikon L19 advantages over Pentax K-r

  • Less expensive
    $110 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    29 mm vs 68 mm
    Thinner

Pentax K-r advantages over Nikon L19

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.53 vs 1.76 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 470 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    12.4 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-310

Nikon L19
Olympus FE-310
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L19 vs Olympus FE-310

Pentax K-r
Olympus FE-310
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $105
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-r vs Olympus FE-310

Compared to Fujifilm A150

Nikon L19
Fujifilm A150
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L19 vs Fujifilm A150

Pentax K-r
Fujifilm A150
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-r vs Fujifilm A150

Compared to Nikon L20

Nikon L19
Nikon L20
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon L19 vs Nikon L20

Pentax K-r
Nikon L20
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $130
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon L20

Compared to Pentax K-x

Nikon L19
Pentax K-x
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L19 vs Pentax K-x

Pentax K-r
Pentax K-x
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Fast startup
  • External Mic Jack
  • $702
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Shoots 24p video

Compare Pentax K-r vs Pentax K-x

Compared to Nikon D3100

Nikon L19
Nikon D3100
  • $110
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon L19 vs Nikon D3100

Pentax K-r
Nikon D3100
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup
  • $700
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Higher effective ISO

Compare Pentax K-r vs Nikon D3100

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