Pentax k 5 vs pentax k r?

The main difference on this site is resolution. The Pentax K-5 has a 16.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, while the Pentax K-r has 12.4 megapixels. Both use the same sensor size, have in-body stabilisation, were announced in 2010, and take the same lenses. I don't have price or other feature details to compare, so I can't tell you which one is better value.

For an everyday kit on either body, I'd start with the Pentax smc DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR for general use. For a wider zoom, try the Pentax HD DA 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6 ED DC WR. If you want blur and low light, the Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 is a cheap, useful prime.

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