Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-r

The following is a detailed overview of the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are offered by Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-500 was revealed 2 years after the K-r which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the K-500 grades vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 provides outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the K-500 compared to the K-r.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and K-r is 64 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and K-r.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Pentax K-500 to result in more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern K-500 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.