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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Pentax K-3 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced April 2012
Pentax K-3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-3 II
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Pentax K-3

 60Da K-3 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 over the Canon 60Da

 K-3 60Da 
RevealedApril 2014April 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Pentax K-3

 60Da K-3 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 size comparison

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

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60Da
Street photography with Pentax K-3
66
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
69
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography factors
Pentax K-3 Sports photography factors
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
great battery (1,100 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (560 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 60Da
Travel photography with Pentax K-3
68
great battery (1,100 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
60
environment proofing
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (560 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60Da as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-3 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (1,100 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (560 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 60Da Vlogging factors
Pentax K-3 Vlogging factors
67
selfie friendly screen
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not have image stabilization
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Pentax K-3
 Canon EOS 60DaPentax K-3
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 60Da Pentax K-3
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2012-04-07 2014-04-10
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Prime III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, on, off, red-eye, slow sync, slow sync + red-eye, trailing curtain sync, high speed, wireless, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 grams (1.66 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1216
Other
Battery life 1100 shots 560 shots
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single 2
Launch cost $1,499 $639