Pentax K-500 vs Sony H400

Below is a extended overview of the Pentax K-500 and Sony H400, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the H400 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and H400 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was introduced 2 months prior to the H400 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the K-500 grades against the H400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 provides external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony H400 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-500 and Sony H400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the K-500 compared to the H400.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and H400 is 64 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and H400.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The K-500 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony H400 will provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.