Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-70

Here is a extended review of the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K-70 (24MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-500 was announced 3 years before the K-70 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-500 matches up against the K-70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-70. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax K-70 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the K-70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and K-70 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and K-70.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older K-500 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.