Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-S2

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Pentax K-500 versus Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Pentax. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the K-S2 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-500 was revealed 14 months before the K-S2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the K-500 matches up vs the K-S2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 has got external dimensions 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-S2 has specifications of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the K-500 versus the K-S2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and K-S2 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and K-S2.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to offer more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged K-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.