| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Pentax K-r |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Manufacturer url | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ |
| Model number | K-r |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 125 mm |
| Width | 68 mm |
| Height | 97 mm |
| Weight | 852 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Pentax K-x |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 12.4 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.53 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 72 |
| Dxo color depth score | 22.9 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 12.4 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 750 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
- 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
- 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
- 4288 x 2848(12.2 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - .dng)
- 12-bit raw (.pef
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
|
| Continuous-mode | 5.6 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | - |
| Hd video connection | Add |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
| Lens | smc Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 27.00 - 84.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.18 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 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 | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~96% coverage, ~0.85x mag., -2.5 to +1.5 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.57 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.85 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 16 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 200 |
| Iso settings | 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) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- cte
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent (d
- l)
- manual
- n
- shade
- tungsten
- w
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/6000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 16-segment Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Picture (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night Scene Portrait, Standard Flash Off), Scene (Night Scene, Surf & Snow, Food |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - off
- on
- redeye
- slow sync
- slow sync w redeye
- slow sync w trailing curtain
- wireless
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 12 m |
| Flash range description | Depends on lens |
| Max flash sync | 1/180 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - irsimple infrared data transfer
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.31 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.31 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 17 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 5.6 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 30 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.11 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.1 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.15 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.1 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | OVF:Full AF lag, Auto-Area: 0.118sLive View:Contrast-Detect AF: 1.049sPhased-Detect AF: 1.197sPrefocused: 0.335s |
| Startup time | 0.3 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.3 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 470 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary D-LI109 |
| Usable battery types | - lithium-ion rechargeable or 4 aas with d-bh109
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | - macos-x 10.3+
- windows xp/vista/7
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Sensor-shift shake reduction, new 11-point SAFOX IX AF system with viewfinder focus indicators, 3-inch hi-res LCD |