Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-500

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D750 was announced 10 months later than the K-500 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the D750 scores against the K-500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D750 & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D750 Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 has external dimensions of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D750 and the K-500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D750 and K-500 is 57 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D750 and K-500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D750 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon D750 will result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher D750 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.