Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58

Here, we will be reviewing the Pentax K-500 and Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-500 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-500 was unveiled within a month of the A58 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the K-500 scores vs the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax K-500 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Pentax K-500 enjoys 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 A58 has specifications of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

Contrast the Pentax K-500 and Sony A58 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the K-500 against the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the K-500 and A58 is 64 and 68 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the K-500 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A58 to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.