Pentax KF vs Sony A500

Lets look a little more closely at the Pentax KF and Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Pentax and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the KF (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The KF was unveiled 13 years later than the A500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the KF grades vs the A500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax KF & Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The full galleries are provided at Pentax KF Gallery & Sony A500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Pentax KF has physical dimensions of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Sony A500 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Pentax KF and Sony A500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the KF and the A500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the KF and A500 is 63 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the KF and A500.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax KF to resolve more detail having an extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern KF should have an advantage in sensor tech.