Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58
Portability
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
62
64 Imaging
58 Features
70 Overall
62
Portability
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66
68 Imaging
62 Features
72 Overall
66
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58 Key Specs
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Revealed November 2013
Sony A58
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
- Introduced November 2013
- Replaced the Sony A57
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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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Sony A58
| K-500 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Pentax K-500
| A58 | K-500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Pentax K-500 and Sony A58
| K-500 | A58 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | November 2013 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison
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.
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison
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.
Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography advice
Sony A58 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Pentax K-500
Street photography with Sony A58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great high ISO (51,600)
screen is fixed
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Pentax K-500 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (710 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (690 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Pentax K-500 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A58 as a Travel photography camera
good battery power (710 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
good battery life (690 per charge)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Pentax K-500
Landscape photography with Sony A58
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (51,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (710 per charge)
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (690 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging with Pentax K-500
Vlogging with Sony A58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Pentax K-500 vs Sony A58 Specifications
| Pentax K-500 | Sony SLT-A58 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax K-500 | Sony SLT-A58 |
| Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Revealed | 2013-11-27 | 2013-11-27 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | PRIME M | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.7 x 15.7mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 372.1mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4928 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51600 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Number of lenses | 151 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.65x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (@ ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 646g (1.42 lb) | 492g (1.08 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") | 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 79 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.7 | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1087 | 753 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 710 shots | 690 shots |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-FM500H |
| Self timer | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $600 | $645 |