Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-1

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 60Da (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The 60Da was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the 60Da matches up against the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da & Pentax K-1. The full galleries are provided at Canon 60Da Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has exterior 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) whilst the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the 60Da versus the K-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and K-1 is 59 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and K-1.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 60Da using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will show extra detail having an extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older 60Da will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.