Pentax K-500 vs Sony RX10

Here, we will be looking at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony RX10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and RX10 (1") have different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was unveiled 3 months prior to the RX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the K-500 grades vs the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 has external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-500 and the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and RX10 is 64 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and RX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-500 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX10 will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.