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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • New Model is Canon SL2
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 100D versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 100D was launched 4 months prior to the K-500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 100D matches up against the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Pentax K-500

 100D K-500 
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon 100D

 K-500 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Pentax K-500

 100D K-500 
ReleasedJuly 2013November 2013Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D features physical dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 100D versus Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the 100D and the K-500.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and K-500 is 73 and 64 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and K-500.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon 100D to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 100D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-500
76
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography details
Pentax K-500 Street photography details
68
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
lighter than others (407g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average ISO range (51,600)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography info
Pentax K-500 Sports photography info
58
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (380 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (710 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography information
Pentax K-500 Travel photography information
64
lighter than others (407g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery life (380 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
67
great battery pack (710 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 100D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (380 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging information
Pentax K-500 Vlogging information
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than others (407g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon 100D vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS 100DPentax K-500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 100D Pentax K-500
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.40 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407 gr (0.90 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 63 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 13.1
DXO Low light score 843 1087
Other
Battery life 380 shots 710 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E12 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $499 $600