Pentax K-500 vs Sony QX30

The following is a extended overview of the Pentax K-500 versus Sony QX30, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Lens-style by competitors Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the K-500 (APS-C) and QX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The K-500 was brought out 9 months prior to the QX30 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the K-500 matches up versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The entire galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 features physical measurements 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 QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the K-500 versus the QX30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and QX30 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and QX30.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-500 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony QX30 will resolve more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged K-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.