Canon 60D vs Pentax K-7
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
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- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced October 2009
- Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Following is a complete overview of the Canon 60D and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 60D was introduced 14 months after the K-7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the 60D grades vs the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-7
| 60D | K-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2010 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon 60D
| K-7 | 60D |
|---|
Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-7
| 60D | K-7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 60D features external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 60D versus the K-7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and K-7.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon 60D to provide you with more detail using its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The newer 60D should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-7 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Revealed | 2010-11-10 | 2009-10-02 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Prime II |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 15 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4672 x 3104 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 2000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.61x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 5.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 13.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 755g (1.66 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
| Physical 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 rating | 66 | 61 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 10.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 813 | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 pictures | 980 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI90 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $899 | $599 |