Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A500

On this page, we are looking at the Pentax K-1 II vs Sony A500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and A500 (12MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and A500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-1 II was brought out 8 years later than the A500 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-1 II matches up versus the A500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-1 II offers outer measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-1 II versus the A500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 II and A500 is 55 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 II and A500.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 II will show greater detail having its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent K-1 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.