Pentax K-500 vs Sony RX100 VA

In this article, we will be matching up the Pentax K-500 versus Sony RX100 VA, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the K-500 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The K-500 was manufactured 5 years before the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the K-500 scores versus the RX100 VA when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 enjoys external dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-500 versus Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the K-500 vs the RX100 VA.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and RX100 VA is 64 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and RX100 VA.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The K-500 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged K-500 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.