Pentax K-500 vs Sony W570

Here is a thorough comparison of the Pentax K-500 and Sony W570, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the K-500 (APS-C) and W570 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The K-500 was unveiled 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the K-500 scores vs the W570 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-500 has external measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 and Sony W570 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the K-500 vs the W570.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and W570 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the K-500 and W570.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The K-500 has the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more recent K-500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.