Pentax K-500 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Pentax K-500 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-500 Review.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Differences

Pentax K-500 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

710 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Pentax K-500

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
49 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
538g vs 852g
Lighter weight
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-500, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-500 First Shots

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M6 Mark II Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-500

Sony A57

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A57

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A57

$849
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$800
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-500

Pentax K-5 IIs

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Pentax K-5 IIs

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Canon T5i

Pentax K-500

Canon T5i

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Canon T5i

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon T5i

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$539
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon T5i

Compared to Sony A6400

Pentax K-500

Sony A6400

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Pentax K-500

Sony A6100

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$673
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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