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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Released November 2013
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced May 2006
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are produced by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and K110D (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K-500 was introduced 7 years after the K110D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the K-500 scores versus the K110D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Pentax K110D

 K-500 K110D 
IntroducedNovember 2013May 2006Newer by 92 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k210kSharper screen (+711k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Pentax K-500

 K110D K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Pentax K110D

 K-500 K110D 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 has external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Pentax K110D has sizing of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the K110D.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and K110D is 64 and 67 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and K110D.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-500 to show extra detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger K-500 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
51
focusing manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography details
Pentax K110D Street photography details
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great ISO range (51,600)
no articulating screen
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K110D Sports photography highlights
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (710 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 Travel photography factors
Pentax K110D Travel photography factors
67
great battery life (710 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography information
Pentax K110D Landscape photography information
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (710 shots)
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K110D as a Vlogging camera
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
9
can't record video
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Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Pentax K110D
 Pentax K-500Pentax K110D
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model type Pentax K-500 Pentax K110D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2013-11-27 2006-05-22
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip PRIME M -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 4928 x 3264 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 51600 3200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 11
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 921k dots 210k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 646 grams (1.42 pounds) 585 grams (1.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 images -
Battery style AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $600 $1,000