- 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
- 8.0 megapixels
- 41.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon L19 Review.
- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 12.4 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 12,800
- Go in depth with our full Pentax K-r Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the K-r.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax K-x
K-x vs K-r |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | L19 | K-r |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $109.95 | $849.95 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2009-02-15 | 2010-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 4.6 oz (130 g) |
30.1 oz
(852 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.8 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (97 x 61 x 29 mm) |
4.9 x
3.8 x
2.7 in. (125 x 97 x 68 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 8.0 | 12.4 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.76 microns | 5.53 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 750 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 1836 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4288 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (25)
640x480 (25) |
|
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: | Nikkor lens | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 41 - 145mm | 27 - 84mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.7 - 24mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.60x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.1 (wide) / f/6.7 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 52.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect; Face-Priority AF, Auto | SAFOX IX TTL phase-detect 11-point (9 cross) AF: 11 pt auto, 5 pt auto, AF pt select, center/spot |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.57x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (64 - 1600) | Auto: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600; Manual: 200-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps), up to 1600 in Bulb, expandable to 100-25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Flash, CTE, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/6000 - 30 sec | |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Night Portrait, Sports, Landscape, Party, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Museum, Fireworks Show (TBD), Close Up, Copy, Back Light, Panorama Assist | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food, Sunset, Kids, Pet, Candlelight, Museum, Stage Lighting [JPG], Night Snap [JPG], Night Scene HDR [JPG]), Sensitivity Priority |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Anytime flash, Flash cancel, Slow sync. | On, off, redeye, slow sync, slow sync w redeye, slow sync w trailing curtain, wireless |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Depends on lens |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | 20.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | IrSimple infrared data transfer | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.31 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.31 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 17 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.6 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.11 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.098 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.097 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118s Live View: Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049s Phased-Detect AF: 1.197s Prefocused: 0.335s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 240 shots (Alkaline AA) | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 470 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 AAs with D-BH109 |
Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Software Suite CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM S-SW110 |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, MacOS-X 10.3+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Smart Portrait System, Motion Detection and Easy Auto Mode with Scene Auto Selector. Available in Bright Silver. | Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD, 6fps burst mode, 720p movies, dual power source (lithium-ion battery pack or 4 AAs with optional D-BH109 battery holder), improved in-camera HDR image capture including a Night Scene HDR mode. Available in Traditional Black, Classic White and Red. |