Canon M6 MII vs Pentax K-500

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M6 MII versus Pentax K-500, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was introduced 5 years later than the K-500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M6 MII grades vs the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII has external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Canon M6 MII versus Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII vs the K-500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and K-500 is 83 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and K-500.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon M6 MII to offer you extra detail using its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.