Pentax K-500 vs Pentax E90

Below is a in depth analysis of the Pentax K-500 and Pentax E90, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and E90 (10MP) and the K-500 (APS-C) and E90 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was manufactured 3 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-500 grades against the E90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Pentax Optio E90. The entire galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Pentax E90 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-500 and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the K-500 vs the E90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and E90 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and E90.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-500 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax K-500 will produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern K-500 will have an edge in sensor innovation.