Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-500

Below is a extensive overview of the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are produced by Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was announced 4 years later than the K-500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the K-1 II grades against the K-500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-1 II provides physical measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 II versus the K-500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-500 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and K-500.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-1 II with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern K-1 II should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.