Pentax K-500 vs Sony H300

Here, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-500 and Sony H300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-500 (APS-C) and H300 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was brought out 2 months before the H300 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the K-500 grades against the H300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony H300 has proportions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the K-500 and the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and H300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and H300.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-500 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H300 will offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.