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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500

Portability
68
Imaging
68
Features
62
Overall
65
Canon EOS Rebel T7 front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Canon T7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 475g - 129 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Also referred to as EOS 2000D
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 T7 vs Pentax K-500 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon T7 and Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7 was manufactured 4 years after the K-500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the T7 grades against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7 over the Pentax K-500

 T7 K-500 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2013Newer by 52 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Canon T7

 K-500 T7 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Canon T7 and Pentax K-500

 T7 K-500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7 comes with outside measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the T7 against the K-500.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and K-500 is 68 and 64 respectively.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and K-500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon T7 to give you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern T7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7 Street photography information
Pentax K-500 Street photography information
61
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7 Sports photography details
Pentax K-500 Sports photography details
62
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 shots)
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (710 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Travel photography camera
56
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
great battery life (710 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-500 Landscape photography highlights
67
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (500 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (710 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T7
Vlogging with Pentax K-500
28
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
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Canon T7 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7 and Pentax K-500
 Canon EOS Rebel T7Pentax K-500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7 Pentax K-500
Alternate name EOS 2000D -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2018-02-26 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ 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 surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.20 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 46 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 475 gr (1.05 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 101 x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 79
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.9 13.1
DXO Low light score 1009 1087
Other
Battery life 500 photos 710 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E10 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $390 $600