Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K-500

Here is a extensive assessment of the Nikon D3500 and Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D3500 was introduced 4 years later than the K-500 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the D3500 scores vs the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D3500 comes with external dimensions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D3500 versus the K-500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D3500 and K-500 is 72 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D3500 and K-500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D3500 to offer greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger D3500 should have an edge in sensor innovation.