Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon T6s versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the T6s (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T6s was unveiled 15 months after the K-500 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the T6s matches up versus the K-500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T6s & Pentax K-500. The full galleries are provided at Canon T6s Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T6s offers exterior measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T6s compared to the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the T6s and K-500 is 66 and 64 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T6s and K-500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T6s to produce extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer T6s should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.