Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3
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![Canon EOS 60D front Canon EOS 60D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-60D.jpg)
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Revealed April 2014
- Newer Model is Pentax K-3 II
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Overview
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.
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-3
60D | K-3 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 60D
K-3 | 60D | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | November 2010 | More modern by 41 months |
Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-3
60D | K-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 size comparison Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60D-vs-Pentax-K-3-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-60D-vs-Pentax-K-3-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-60D-vs-Pentax-K-3-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-3 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Pentax |
Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-3 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2010-11-10 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | Prime III |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6016 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | 800 grams (1.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | 80 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 813 | 1216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1100 photographs | 560 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | 2 |
Launch cost | $899 | $639 |