Pentax K-500 vs Sony A560

Lets look more closely at the Pentax K-500 and Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The K-500 was brought out 3 years after the A560 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the K-500 scores against the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 comes with external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-500 and the A560.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and A560 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and A560.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-500 to offer more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer K-500 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.