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Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
59
Features
80
Overall
67
Canon EOS 60Da front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 60Da
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Announced April 2012
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon 60Da and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 60Da (18MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 60Da was manufactured 5 years prior to the KP and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 60Da matches up vs the KP with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60Da over the Pentax KP

 60Da KP 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 60Da

 KP 60Da 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017April 2012Fresher by 58 months

Common features in the Canon 60Da and Pentax KP

 60Da KP 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 60Da offers external measurements of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax KP has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 60Da and the KP.

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 60Da and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 60Da and KP.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax KP to give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older 60Da is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60Da Portrait photography highlights
Pentax KP Portrait photography highlights
75
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 60Da Street photography features
Pentax KP Street photography features
66
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60Da Sports photography features
Pentax KP Sports photography features
67
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
good battery (1,100 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
low battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60Da Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
68
good battery (1,100 per charge)
environment proof
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
62
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (390 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 60Da
Landscape photography with Pentax KP
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (1,100 shots)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60Da
Vlogging with Pentax KP
67
display is selfie friendly
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Canon 60Da vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60Da and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 60DaPentax KP
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 60Da Pentax KP
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2012-04-07 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6016 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 819200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755g (1.66 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1100 photos 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,499 $747