Pentax K-70 vs Sony A500

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.