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Cameras which are being compared are Amateur DSLR cameras.
Learn more about compared cameras specifications below. |
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Pentax KP vs Nikon D500 Specs |
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KP
All specs: Main page for KP |
D500
All specs: Main page for D500 |
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KP vs D500 Sensors |
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On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted. This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:
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KP vs D500: Viewfinder KP has an optical viewfinder with penta prism. It has magnification of 0.59x and covers 100% of view field. The D500 features an optical viewfinder with a penta prism that also covers 100% of the field of view, its magnification is c. 0.66x. Viewfinder magnifications of compared cameras. The black area shows a magnification of 1x, relative to native size; in red is a magnification of 0.85x. |
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KP (0.59x) |
D500 (0.66x) |
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Better choice: Nikon D500 |
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Pentax KP VS Nikon D500 Other Specs Comparison |
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Why is Pentax KP a better choice |
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KP |
D500 |
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| Wider resolution (5, megapixel) | 24.30 | 20.90 |
| Better sensibility (4) | 100 – 819200 ISO | 100 – 51200 ISO |
| Built-in flash (2) | ||
| Image stabilizer (3) | ||
| Weighs less (2) | 643g (20.7 oz.) |
860g (27.7 oz.) |
| More portable (2) | 1009cm³ (64 cu.in.) |
1369cm³ (86 cu.in.) |
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Conclusion: Advantages of the KP are the higher resolution, the larger sensitivity and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the optical image stabilizer, the lower weight than the D500 and the more compact size. The KP scores 18 points. |
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Otherwise why to choose Nikon D500 |
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KP |
D500 |
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| Higher speed (4, frames/second) | 7 | 10 |
| Auto Focus points (4) | 27 | 153 |
| Larger lens selection (3) | 40 | 200 |
| Better monitor (2, Megapixel) | 0.92 | 2.36 |
| Touch screen (2) | ||
| Better Video (2) | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Longer battery life (3, photos) | 420 | 1200 |
| USB 3.0 (2) | ||
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Conclusion: Advantages of the D500 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the superior video recording. A recommendation of the D500 is made easy by that the battery has more stamina and the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video. Yields 22 points for the D500. |
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Common Specs for both cameras compared |
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KP |
D500 |
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| Sensor format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor cleaning | ||
| Articulated screen | ||
| External microphone | ||
| WiFi | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Pentax KP VS Nikon D500 Dimensions |
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Look at front view of the KP and D500 |
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Top view of cameras |
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Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above: |
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Pentax KP |
Nikon D500 |
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18
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22
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We advise to choose the newest model: Pentax KP. |
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