Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-500

Following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Pentax. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The K-1 was introduced 2 years after the K-500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the K-1 scores versus the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax K-500 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Pentax K-1 has got outside measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-1 and the K-500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-1 and K-500 is 55 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-1 and K-500.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The K-1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will resolve more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent K-1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.