Nikon P500 vs Pentax K-500

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon P500 vs Pentax K-500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the P500 (12MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the P500 (1/2.3") and K-500 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The P500 was released 3 years earlier than the K-500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the P500 matches up vs the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P500 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P500 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P500 offers physical dimensions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon P500 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P500 compared to the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P500 and K-500 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P500 and K-500.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P500 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Pentax K-500 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older P500 will be behind in sensor technology.