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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Revealed November 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon 50D
  • Updated by Canon 70D
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60D was launched 3 years earlier than the K-5 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 60D matches up vs the K-5 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-5 II

 60D K-5 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Canon 60D

 K-5 II 60D 
RevealedJune 2013November 2010Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-5 II

 60D K-5 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D has external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 II has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 60D versus Pentax K-5 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 60D against the K-5 II.

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

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

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60D and K-5 II.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon 60D to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older 60D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 60D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 II
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 60D Street photography information
Pentax K-5 II Street photography information
66
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography features
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
good battery power (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60D
Travel photography with Pentax K-5 II
68
good battery power (1,100 per charge)
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse recording
65
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (1,100 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60D Vlogging features
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging features
67
display is selfie friendly
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic socket
does not have image stabilization
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Pentax K-5 II
 Canon EOS 60DPentax K-5 II
General Information
Company Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 60D Pentax K-5 II
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2010-11-10 2013-06-04
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
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 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lb) 760g (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 82
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 14.1
DXO Low light score 813 1235
Other
Battery life 1100 photos 980 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $899 $830