Canon 60D vs Pentax K-1

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 60D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 60D was unveiled 6 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 60D matches up vs the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D and Pentax K-1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D has got exterior measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 has measurements of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 60D against the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 60D and K-1.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 60D using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will provide you with more detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.