Canon 500D vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon 500D vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 500D was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-S2 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 500D matches up against the K-S2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are provided at Canon 500D Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") and a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the 500D against the K-S2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 500D and K-S2.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to show extra detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.