Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX200V

Here is a in depth assessment of the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX200V, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is pretty comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and HX200V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was manufactured 19 months later than the HX200V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the K-500 matches up vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-500 features 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) and the Sony HX200V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX200V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the HX200V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and HX200V is 64 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-500 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX200V will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer K-500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.