Pentax K-500 vs Sony HX7V

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.

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).

See the Pentax K-500 versus Sony HX7V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.