Pentax K-500 vs Sony WX150

In this article, we will be evaluating the Pentax K-500 versus Sony WX150, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively close but the K-500 (APS-C) and WX150 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The K-500 was revealed 22 months later than the WX150 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony WX150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-500 scores against the WX150 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Sony WX150 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Compare the Pentax K-500 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the K-500 and the WX150.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and WX150 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-500 and WX150.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The K-500 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony WX150 will result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The newer K-500 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.