Pentax K-5 II vs Sony A500

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony A500, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Pentax and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the K-5 II (16MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-5 II was introduced 3 years after the A500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the K-5 II grades versus the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-5 II Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-5 II has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-5 II versus Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 II against the A500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the K-5 II and A500 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 II and A500.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-5 II to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent K-5 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.