Pentax K-500 vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Pentax K-500 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is pretty well matched but the K-500 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The K-500 was introduced 6 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the K-500 grades against the RX100 VII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 enjoys outside dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-500 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the K-500 compared to the RX100 VII.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the K-500 and RX100 VII is 64 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The K-500 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older K-500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.