Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and K-3 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 60D was announced 4 years before the K-3 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the 60D grades versus the K-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60D & Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60D Gallery & Pentax K-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D offers exterior dimensions 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-3 has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 60D against the K-3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 60D and K-3.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K-3 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.