Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500

Here is a in depth assessment of the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D3200 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3200 was launched 16 months earlier than the K-500 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the D3200 matches up against the K-500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D3200 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D3200 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D3200 has got outer dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D3200 vs Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D3200 vs the K-500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3200 and K-500 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D3200 and K-500.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon D3200 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older D3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.