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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Other Name is EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon 760D versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 760D was released 15 months later than the K-500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 760D scores against the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Pentax K-500

 760D K-500 
IntroducedFebruary 2015November 2013More recent by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon 760D

 K-500 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Pentax K-500

 760D K-500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 760D has got exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 760D versus Pentax K-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 760D against the K-500.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 760D and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.

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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 760D and K-500.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon 760D to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher 760D is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography info
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography info
Pentax K-500 Sports photography info
61
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery life (710 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 760D
Travel photography with Pentax K-500
66
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (440 CIPA)
67
great battery life (710 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 760D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (440 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (710 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 760D
Vlogging with Pentax K-500
72
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Canon 760D vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS 760DPentax K-500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 760D Pentax K-500
Also called EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
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 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 grams (1.25 lbs) 646 grams (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 70 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 13.1
DXO Low light rating 915 1087
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 710 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $600