Pentax K-r Review
Image Quality
Overall Image Quality
There is really nothing to complain about here. The camera renders colors quite true-to-life, with output in JPEG and RAW in two formats (proprietary PEF and DNG format), or RAW+JPEG. They are sharp and clear, and there is really no discernable difference between the quality of images shot at ISO 100 and ISO 200 as can be seen in the examples below, both shot JPEG, custom setting natural, SV priority. ISO 100, however, does seem to pull out just slightly more detail in the shadowed areas comparet to ISO 200. If there is any difference in the highlight areas, it is not easily discernable. Sample raw photos are available.
ISO 100
ISO 200
The JPEG output is customizable to the shooter's perferred look with several settings, with further adjustments that can be made within those settings. Raw images can be developed in-camera using the same output settings available for shooting.
Custom Image Settings
