Pentax K-5 IIs vs Pentax K-500

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax K-5 IIs and Pentax K-500, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are created by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 IIs (16MP) and the K-500 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-5 IIs was brought out 5 months earlier than the K-500 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-5 IIs grades versus the K-500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-5 IIs & Pentax K-500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery & Pentax K-500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 IIs features outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-500 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the K-5 IIs and the K-500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-5 IIs and K-500 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-5 IIs and K-500.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the age of the products into consideration.