Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S1
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
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- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-S2
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Following is a extensive review of the Canon 60D and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the 60D (18MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe 60D was released 4 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 60D scores versus the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax K-S1
| 60D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Canon 60D
| K-S1 | 60D | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2014 |  | November 2010 | More modern by 46 months |
Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax K-S1
| 60D | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Touch screen |  | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 60D has got outer dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the 60D and the K-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 60D and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.
Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and K-S1.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-S1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 60D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon 60D vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Pentax |
| Model type | Canon EOS 60D | Pentax K-S1 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Introduced | 2010-11-10 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF2 |
| Total lenses | 326 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | Clear View TFT color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 96% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 5.0fps | 5.4fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 13.00 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 755 grams (1.66 lbs) | 558 grams (1.23 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 66 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.2 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 813 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 1100 photos | 410 photos |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6 | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $899 | $339 |