Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500
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Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 50000
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 835g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
- Revealed November 2019
- Old Model is Leica SL
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Overview
Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Leica and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SL2 (47MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the SL2 (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe SL2 was introduced 6 years after the K-500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Leica SL2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SL2 scores versus the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica SL2 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are provided at Leica SL2 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL2 over the Pentax K-500
SL2 | K-500 | |||
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Announced | November 2019 | November 2013 | More modern by 73 months | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer display (+1179k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Leica SL2
K-500 | SL2 |
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Common features in the Leica SL2 and Pentax K-500
SL2 | K-500 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL2 provides physical measurements of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 835 grams (1.84 lbs) and 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).
Contrast the Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SL2 against the K-500.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SL2 and K-500 is 57 and 64 respectively.
Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SL2 and K-500.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SL2 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Leica SL2 will offer you extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SL2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL2 vs Pentax K-500 Specifications
Leica SL2 | Pentax K-500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model | Leica SL2 | Pentax K-500 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2019-11-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Maestro III | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 47 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 8368 x 5584 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 225 | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 30 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1800s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/40000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/4096 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM/1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, 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) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 835g (1.84 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1087 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | 710 photographs |
Style of battery | Built-in | AA |
Battery model | BP-SCL4 | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
Price at release | $5,995 | $600 |