Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX300

Below, we will be analyzing the Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX300, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the HX300 (20MP) is relatively close but the K-500 (APS-C) and HX300 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The K-500 was brought out 10 months after the HX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the K-500 grades vs the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 features physical 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) while the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") and a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the K-500 against the HX300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and HX300.

As you can see, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The K-500 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony HX300 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer K-500 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.