Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S1

Lets look much closer at the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S1, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both are offered by Pentax. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-500 was brought out 9 months before the K-S1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the K-500 scores vs the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 offers outer 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) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the K-500 against the K-S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and K-S1 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and K-S1.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S1 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older K-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.