Updated (September 2010): Compare the Canon EOS 60D vs Pentax K-5

Pentax K-5 vs Canon EOS 60D

Winner
Pentax K-5

135
Canon EOS 60D

100

Runner-up

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-5

Low noise at high ISO
Low light performance
1,162 ISO
Great image quality
Overall image quality
82.0
Great color depth
Color depth
23.7 bits
Wide dynamic range
Dynamic range
14.1 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 60D

Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Fastest shutter speed
 Fast shutter speed
1/8000 of a second
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
400 ms startup delay
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galleries

Explore our gallery of 50 sample photos taken by the Canon EOS 60D.
Explore our gallery of 4 sample photos taken by the Pentax K-5.

competitors

Pentax K-5 Competitors

Pentax KP

Pentax KP

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$947 with 50mm lens

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Autofocus Slower autofocus
Compare the KP vs the K-5
Pentax K-3

Pentax K-3

Entry-level DSLR

$874 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Shutter lag Much more shutter lag
Compare the K-3 vs the K-5
Pentax K-5 II

Pentax K-5 II

Entry-level DSLR

$938 with 18-55mm lens

Battery life Slightly longer battery life
Shutter lag Much more shutter lag
Compare the K-5 II vs the K-5

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$515 body only

$949 with 18-135mm lens

Size Smaller
Lowest price Cheaper
Overall image quality Much worse image quality
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D
Canon Rebel T5i

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$469 - $649 body only

$539 - $549 with 18-55mm lens

Touch screen Has a touch screen
Size Smaller
Overall image quality Much worse image quality
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 60D
Canon EOS Rebel T6

Canon EOS Rebel T6

Entry-level DSLR

$305 - $649 body only

$344 - $449 with 18-55mm lens

Size Smaller
Weight Lighter
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the EOS Rebel T6 vs the EOS 60D
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discussion

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THS (9:46 PM, August 04, 2013)
Please change this snapsort. The k5 is a professional camera and is FAR better than the 60d
 
Eon (11:30 PM, June 17, 2013)
I had a Canon 60d, Nikon D7000 & Loved both, gave them back and got a Pentax K-5 a little apprehensive at first, but now glad i did, it really does have soul..Just because every other person owns A Canon, Nikon or Sony. they are like Ford Or GM Buy an extended warranty if it makes you feel safe. Step out be yourself, Safe is what safe is.
 
Avatar for vhz vhz (10:19 AM, June 15, 2013)
Bare in mind u pay for nikon and canon marketing, sponsorship etc. The same as sony some yrs ago. Where sony now?
 
Beginerd (4:14 AM, January 26, 2013)
from rough comparison we can easily see that pentax k-5 overcome dslr that's even twice its price...the only flaw i see in it is just that it doesn't have flip out screen and a bit low true resolution...even so, it still outscored its low pixel count in their formats in DxO's raw performance ratings at low iso...don't judge a dslr by its popularity...
 
Sdick (8:04 AM, March 26, 2012)
I can easily understand (though I don't personally value) each of the criteria these comparisons are based on--EXCEPT FOR "Popularity."  I can even understand tracking or mentioning the difference in popularity, but giving it a subjective value?  That to me, sounds like a prejudicial endorsement.  As you can tell from the comments, there's so much more that goes into the comparison in real-life, and purchase of a camera than even features, image quality and convenience--how about how it feels to the individual, or existing photographic equipment--that doesn't have a good way of making it into the comparisons.  But "Popularity?"  I do not understand that one.  How about reliability based on an equation involving units sold and warranty repairs effected?  That could be helpful--MAYBE.
 
Lemurian Samurai (11:45 AM, February 06, 2012)
Pentax isn't as aggressively marketed, most people are too concerned with what's around their neck (brand) than what the actual camera can do.  Yes Canon does have a far more extensive range of lenses and more market clout in terms of re-sale but 60D vs. Pentax K-5.... give me the Pentax
 
VHZ (9:54 AM, February 06, 2012)
Don't be surprised. Pentax 5 is a professional product whereas 60D is for entry or half professional.
There is no argue that Pentax is better in this test. I'm the one who was going for 60D and probably will do so, because I'mnt a professional and need easy camera for holidays.
 
Flo. (0:10 PM, December 27, 2011)
 @93f18b882dec8f82602d21cd17473b58:disqus ...go for the canon ! if you want an easy handling and fun at taking pictures, the canon ist the right!
it says the pentax has better stats but thats not all! the sensor of the canon is far better. 
also you can see if you look around, muuch more people have canon than pentax. (ive never seen someone who has a pentax)
 
Twcull (10:45 PM, December 07, 2011)
It surprises me that Canon fails to stack up against the Pentax. I'm stuck between the two, video isn't important to me. Surely there must be a reason why the Pentax isn't so widely available.
 
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