Canon 500D vs Pentax K10D

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon 500D versus Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the 500D (15MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The 500D was manufactured 2 years later than the K10D and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 500D grades against the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 500D and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 500D provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 500D versus Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 500D and the K10D.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 500D and K10D is 70 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and K10D.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon 500D to show more detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 500D provides a benefit in sensor technology.