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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both manufactured by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-500 was manufactured 4 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the K-500 grades against the K-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K-7

 K-500 K-7 
IntroducedNovember 2013October 2009More recent by 51 months

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-500

 K-7 K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-7

 K-500 K-7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 offers outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the K-500 and the K-7.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and K-7 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and K-7.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax K-500 to give greater detail due to its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher K-500 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 Portrait photography info
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography info
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography information
Pentax K-7 Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
above average high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (710 shots)
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
67
better than average battery pack (710 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (710 shots)
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-7
 Pentax K-500Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax K-7
Type Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2013-11-27 2009-10-02
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by PRIME M Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4928 x 3264 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 51600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/6000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646g (1.42 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 61
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 10.6
DXO Low light rating 1087 536
Other
Battery life 710 photos 980 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI90
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $600 $599