Canon 60Da vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's examine more closely at the Canon 60Da and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 60Da (18MP) and the K-5 IIs (16MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60Da was introduced 14 months earlier than the K-5 IIs making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 60Da matches up versus the K-5 IIs for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60Da and Pentax K-5 IIs. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 60Da Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da has physical dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the 60Da versus the K-5 IIs.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 60Da and K-5 IIs is 59 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60Da and K-5 IIs.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon 60Da to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 60Da is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.