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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6s front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon T6s
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
  • Newer Model is Canon 77D
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
  • Released November 2013
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6s over the Pentax K-500

 T6s K-500 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013Newer by 15 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon T6s

 K-500 T6s 

Common features in the Canon T6s and Pentax K-500

 T6s K-500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

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).

Take a look at the Canon T6s versus Pentax K-500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

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

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6s Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography highlights
79
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T6s Street photography advice
Pentax K-500 Street photography advice
71
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
no image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (51,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T6s as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Sports photography camera
61
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (440 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (710 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6s Travel photography features
Pentax K-500 Travel photography features
66
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (440 per charge)
67
better than average battery power (710 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6s as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (440 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (710 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T6s
Vlogging with Pentax K-500
72
selfie friendly display
touch screen
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
no image stabilization
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Canon T6s vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6s and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS Rebel T6sPentax K-500
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T6s Pentax K-500
Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 PRIME M
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 51600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 19 11
Cross focus points 19 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 gr (1.25 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score 70 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 13.1
DXO Low light score 915 1087
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 710 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $849 $600