Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon 60Da versus Pentax K-3, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and K-3 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The 60Da was announced 24 months earlier than the K-3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 60Da grades against the K-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 60Da and Pentax K-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon 60Da Gallery and Pentax K-3 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da comes with outside 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) while the Pentax K-3 has sizing of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 60Da versus Pentax K-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 60Da vs the K-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and K-3 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 60Da and K-3.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Pentax K-3 to show more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older 60Da will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.