Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-5 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the K-5 II (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 60Da was launched 14 months prior to the K-5 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the 60Da grades against the K-5 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 60Da and Pentax K-5 II. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da features external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 60Da versus the K-5 II.

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

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 60Da and K-5 II.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon 60Da to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older 60Da is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.