Pentax K-500 vs Sony A390

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-500 vs Sony A390, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-500 was revealed 3 years later than the A390 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-500 scores against the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 provides exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) and the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the K-500 and the A390.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and A390 is 64 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and A390.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-500 to offer more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger K-500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.