Pentax K-500 vs Sony RX10 II

Here is a in depth review of the Pentax K-500 vs Sony RX10 II, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively similar but the K-500 (APS-C) and RX10 II (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was introduced 18 months prior to the RX10 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the K-500 matches up vs the RX10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery & Sony RX10 II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-500 comes with physical dimensions 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 RX10 II has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the K-500 vs the RX10 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and RX10 II is 64 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and RX10 II.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The K-500 using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony RX10 II will offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older K-500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.