Pentax K-500 vs Sony H90

Let's look closer at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony H90, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the H90 (16MP) is relatively similar but the K-500 (APS-C) and H90 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was released 22 months after the H90 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony H90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the K-500 matches up vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The complete galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony H90 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 comes with exterior measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the K-500 compared to the H90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and H90 is 64 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and H90.

Plainly, both cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The K-500 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer K-500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.