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Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Pentax K-500 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released July 2011
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX7V, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is very close but the K-500 (APS-C) and HX7V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was revealed 2 years after the HX7V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX7V being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-500 matches up against the HX7V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sony HX7V

 K-500 HX7V 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2011More modern by 29 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Pentax K-500

 HX7V K-500 

Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sony HX7V

 K-500 HX7V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony HX7V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-500 versus the HX7V.

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and HX7V is 64 and 92 respectively.

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and HX7V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The K-500 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern K-500 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-500 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-500 Street photography information
Sony HX7V Street photography information
68
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
above average ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-500 Sports photography advice
Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (710 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-500 Travel photography information
Sony HX7V Travel photography information
67
good battery power (710 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-500 Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (710 CIPA)
42
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-500 Vlogging advice
Sony HX7V Vlogging advice
30
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-500 and Sony HX7V
 Pentax K-500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Company Pentax Sony
Model Pentax K-500 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-27 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor PRIME M BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF2 fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Available lenses 151 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 646 grams (1.42 lb) 208 grams (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 1087 not tested
Other
Battery life 710 photographs -
Type of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BG1
Self timer Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $600 $499