Canon 500D vs Pentax K-r

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 500D versus Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and K-r (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 500D was launched 21 months earlier than the K-r making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the 500D matches up vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 500D enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 500D vs the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and K-r is 70 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 500D and K-r.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon 500D to render more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 500D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.