Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 IIs
59 Imaging
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80 Overall
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60 Imaging
58 Features
83 Overall
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced June 2013
- Succeeded the Pentax K-5
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Below, we are comparing the Canon 60D and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 60D was introduced 3 years before the K-5 IIs which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the 60D scores against the K-5 IIs in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-5 IIs
| 60D | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 IIs over the Canon 60D
| K-5 IIs | 60D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | June 2013 |  | November 2010 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-5 IIs
| 60D | K-5 IIs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D provides exterior dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 60D compared to the K-5 IIs.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and K-5 IIs.
Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon 60D to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 60D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-5 IIs | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-5 IIs |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Released | 2010-11-10 | 2013-06-04 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 4 | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 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 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Number of lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display technology | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT LCD monitor |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| 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 |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lb) | 760 grams (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 | 23.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | 813 | 1208 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 photos | 980 photos |
| Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $899 | $749 |
