Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
- Launched June 2016
- Successor is Pentax KF
(Full Review)
- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2009
- Replacement is Sony A560
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Pentax K-70 and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the K-70 (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe K-70 was manufactured 6 years after the A500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the K-70 grades against the A500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-70 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-70 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Sony A500
K-70 | A500 | |||
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Introduced | June 2016 | August 2009 | Newer by 83 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Pentax K-70
A500 | K-70 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-70 and Sony A500
K-70 | A500 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-70 provides physical measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs) while the Sony A500 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).
See the Pentax K-70 and Sony A500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the K-70 compared to the A500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-70 and A500 is 62 and 63 respectively.
Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-70 and A500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-70 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger K-70 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500 Specifications
Pentax K-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Sony |
Model | Pentax K-70 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2016-06-08 | 2009-08-27 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | PRIME MII | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4272 x 2848 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Cross focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Available lenses | 151 | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/6000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 688 gr (1.52 lb) | 630 gr (1.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 64 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 772 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 520 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $649 | $638 |