Pentax k 500 vs pentax k 3?

The K-3 and K-500 are close cousins. Both are Pentax DSLRs with APS-C sensors, in-body stabilisation and the Pentax K mount, and both were announced in 2013. The K-500 is the K-50 without weather sealing. The main difference is resolution: the Pentax K-3 has 24.4 megapixels, against 16.3 on the Pentax K-500. If you crop a lot or want room to print big, the K-3 is the one I'd pick.

The lens list is the same on both, so spend your budget on glass. The Pentax smc DA 50mm f/1.8 is a cheap, sharp choice for people. For more on splitting the budget, see your first camera.

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