Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-5

Lets look closer at the Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the K-5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was revealed 16 months later than the K-5 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 60Da matches up vs the K-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 60Da & Pentax K-5. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery & Pentax K-5 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has outside measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 60Da compared to the K-5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 60Da and K-5 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and K-5.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon 60Da to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent 60Da provides an edge in sensor technology.