Panasonic G9 vs Pentax K-500

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and K-500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was launched 4 years later than the K-500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the G9 grades against the K-500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 and Pentax K-500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G9 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 has physical dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic G9 versus Pentax K-500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 vs the K-500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and K-500 is 62 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and K-500.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G9 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic G9 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger G9 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.