What is the cheapest used Pentax K-500 in the UK?

The cheapest used Pentax K-500 currently listed is £94.00 at MPB, based on 3 listings compared across 2 UK retailers.

How many used Pentax K-500 are for sale in the UK?

There are currently 3 used Pentax K-500 listings available across 2 UK retailers on UsedLens, updated daily.

What sensor format does the Pentax K-500 use?

The Pentax K-500 features a APS-C sensor.

Is the used Pentax K-500 going up or down in price?

Over the past month the average used price has risen 73.7%, from £66 to around £116, based on UsedLens daily price tracking across UK retailers.

Used Pentax K-500 for Sale — From £94

£94.00 Low price

£145.31 High price

3 Listings

2 Retailers

2 Reduced

Great for: general travel

Pentax's budget entry DSLR — the K-500 with in-body SR and basic features.

The Pentax K-500 was released in 2013 as an entry-level APS-C DSLR positioned at the base of Pentax's lineup, sharing the same 16.3MP sensor as the K-50 but differing in two key respects: the K-500 accepts four AA batteries rather than the K-50's proprietary D-LI109 cell, and some versions omit the K-50's weather sealing. The AA battery compatibility — unusual in DSLRs of the era — provides global availability and eliminates dependence on a proprietary cell. The Pentax SR (Shake Reduction) IBIS system is built into the body, stabilising any K-mount lens.

The 16.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor without AA filter pairs with the PRIME MII processor. The SAFOX X AF module provides 11 AF points, 9 of which are cross-type — better coverage than most entry DSLRs of its class. Burst shooting runs at approximately 6fps. ISO 100-51200 (highest in its class at launch). The SR IBIS system provides approximately 3.5 stops of correction for all K-mount lenses. Power via 4 AA batteries or optional rechargeable D-LI109 via adapter. At approximately 560g with batteries and card. Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot. Weather sealing is present on the main body variant; confirm specification when purchasing.

The K-500's IBIS is the most practically significant differentiator from competing entry DSLRs: any K-mount lens — including manual-focus legacy lenses and third-party glass — benefits from in-body stabilisation without lens-side OIS. The AA battery option makes the K-500 suitable for extended travel or expedition use where proprietary cells cannot be recharged. The 9 cross-type AF points from the SAFOX X module outperform the single cross-type centre points found in most competing entry DSLRs. Pentax's extensive weather sealing on the primary K-500 variant provides environmental protection unusual at the entry price tier.

On the used market the Pentax K-500 is affordable as an entry Pentax DSLR with IBIS. Confirm the specific variant — some markets sold a non-weather-sealed version; check the listing specification or look for the quoted number of weather seals on the body. AA battery compatibility is a practical advantage; confirm the contacts are clean and free of corrosion. Test IBIS operation and all 11 AF points. The Pentax K-50 is the direct sibling with proprietary battery and uniform weather sealing. Compatible with all Pentax K-mount lenses; legacy M/A/F lenses autofocus via the body's built-in AF drive motor.

Avg £116, up 73.7% over 1 month

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ProductPriceRetailer

Pentax K-500 Well Used MPB

£94.00

MPB

Pentax K-500 Excellent MPB

£137.00 £139.00

MPB

Pentax K500 DSLR + 18-55mm WR lens + FREE Sigma apo 70-300mm Kit eBay

£145.31 £150.51

eBay

Used Pentax K-500 price history

Tracking the used Pentax K-500 price? Over the past month, the average has risen 73.7%, from £66 to around £116. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £94 and £137 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 26 Jul 2026.