Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K10D

Below is a in-depth overview of the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K10D, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K10D (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-500 was brought out 7 years later than the K10D and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the K-500 scores against the K10D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 offers outside 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) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K10D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and K10D is 64 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and K10D.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-500 to offer greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher K-500 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.