Pentax K-500 vs Sony A65

The following is a extended assessment of the Pentax K-500 versus Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the K-500 (16MP) and A65 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-500 was announced 2 years after the A65 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the K-500 grades against the A65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-500 and Sony SLT-A65. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-500 Gallery and Sony A65 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-500 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs) while the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Pentax K-500 versus Sony A65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-500 compared to the A65.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the K-500 and A65 is 64 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-500 and A65.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A65 to render greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer K-500 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.