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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500

Portability
65 Imaging
60 Features
75 Overall
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Canon EOS 700D front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon 700D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Announced June 2013
  • Alternative Name is EOS Rebel T5i
  • Older Model is Canon 650D
  • Replacement is Canon 750D
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
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 700D (18MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 700D was released 5 months earlier than the K-500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 700D grades against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 700D over the Pentax K-500

		

		

			
 700D K-500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon 700D

		

		

			
 K-500 700D 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon 700D and Pentax K-500

		

		

			
 700D K-500 
RevealedJune 2013November 2013Similar age
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 700D comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Check out the Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 700D against the K-500.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 700D and K-500 is 65 and 64 respectively.
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 700D and K-500.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon 700D to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon 700D as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax K-500 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
74
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon 700D Street photography info
Pentax K-500 Street photography info
69
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 no image stabilization
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great ISO range (51,600)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Canon 700D Sports photography information
Pentax K-500 Sports photography information
55
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (440 per charge)
72
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (710 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison
Canon 700D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Travel photography highlights
64
 comes with focus via touch
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery (440 shots)
67
 great battery pack (710 CIPA)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon 700D Landscape photography details
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography details
63
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (440 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great ISO range (51,600)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 700D Vlogging information
Pentax K-500 Vlogging information
71
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does have external microphone port
 no image stabilization
30
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detection focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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Canon 700D vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 700D and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS 700DPentax K-500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 700D Pentax K-500
Also Known as EOS Rebel T5i -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-06-10 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 area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 646g (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 61 79
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 13.1
DXO Low light rating 681 1087
Other
Battery life 440 photos 710 photos
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E8 4 x AA
Self timer - Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $649 $600