Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 60D was revealed at a similar time to the K-5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 60D scores against the K-5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60D and Pentax K-5. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery and Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D offers outer measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 60D compared to the K-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and K-5.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon 60D to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively.