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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Earlier Model is Canon 700D
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
  • Introduced November 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon 750D versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 750D was brought out 15 months later than the K-500 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 750D grades vs the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Pentax K-500

 750D K-500 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon 750D

 K-500 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Pentax K-500

 750D K-500 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D has exterior dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the 750D vs the K-500.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and K-500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon 750D to produce extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent 750D will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D Street photography factors
Pentax K-500 Street photography factors
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography features
Pentax K-500 Sports photography features
61
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (710 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography factors
Pentax K-500 Travel photography factors
66
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
67
great battery life (710 shots)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 750D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
66
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (710 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-500 Vlogging advice
72
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
30
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon 750D vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS 750dPentax K-500
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 750d Pentax K-500
Also referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 19 11
Cross type focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 lbs) 646g (1.42 lbs)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.1
DXO Low light rating 919 1087
Other
Battery life 440 shots 710 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $749 $600