Nikon D40X vs Pentax K-500

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon D40X versus Pentax K-500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the D40X (10MP) and K-500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D40X was introduced 7 years prior to the K-500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the D40X grades vs the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D40X and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D40X Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D40X offers physical dimensions of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon D40X versus Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the D40X versus the K-500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D40X and K-500 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D40X and K-500.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-500 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The older D40X will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.