Canon 77D vs Pentax K-500

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the 77D (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 77D was unveiled 3 years after the K-500 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 77D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 77D scores versus the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 77D and Pentax K-500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 77D Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 77D offers external measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 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).

Look at the Canon 77D vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 77D versus the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 77D and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 77D and K-500.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 77D to provide you with more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer 77D should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.