Canon 450D vs Pentax K-500

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 450D (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 450D was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-500 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 450D matches up versus the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 450D and Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 450D Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 450D enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Canon 450D vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 450D versus the K-500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 450D and K-500 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 450D and K-500.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Pentax K-500 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older 450D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.