Pentax K-500 vs Sony A350

Its time to look closer at the Pentax K-500 vs Sony A350, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-500 was announced 5 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the K-500 matches up against the A350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A350 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-500 vs Sony A350 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the K-500 and the A350.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and A350 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and A350.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-500 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-500 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.