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Supports 24p

Yes vs No

Get that real film feel

Much more lenses available

197 lenses vs 109 lenses

More than 80% more lenses available

Has a flip-out screen

Yes vs No

Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies

Higher resolution screen

1,040k dots vs 920k dots

More than 10% higher resolution screen

Longer battery life

1100 shots vs 740 shots

Around 50% more shots per battery charge

Less startup delay

400 ms vs 600 ms

More than 30% less delay when turning on

Higher true resolution

17.9 MP vs 16.1 MP

Capture more than 10% more detail in your photos

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More dynamic range

14.1 EV vs 11.5 EV

2.6 f-stops more dynamic range

Significantly better image quality

82.0 vs 66.0

More than 20% better image quality

Has in-camera HDR

Yes vs No

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Image stabilization

Sensor shift vs None

Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements

Better color depth

23.7 bits vs 22.2 bits

Distinguishes 1.5 more bits of color

Weather sealed

Yes vs No

Sealed to shoot in the rain

Much less shutter lag

104 ms vs 253 ms

2.4x less delay when taking photos

Lower noise at high ISO

1,162 ISO vs 813 ISO

The K-5 has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance

Shoots faster

7 fps vs 5.3 fps

More than 30% faster continuous shooting

Significantly better viewfinder coverage

100% vs 96%

Almost the same

Smaller

130x96x72 mm vs 145x106x79 mm

More than 20% smaller

Better maximum light sensitivity

12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO

The K-5's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Slightly larger viewfinder

0.60x vs 0.59x

Around 10% larger viewfinder

Significantly thinner

2.9" vs 3.1"

Around 10% thinner

Better boost ISO

51,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO

The K-5's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better

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Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent DSLRs, and ignoring price

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Canon EOS 60D 66

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Compared to recent DSLRs

Common Strengths

	Both have pentaprism viewfinders
	Pentaprism

	Fast max shutter speeds
	1/8000 of a second

Common Weaknesses

	Fewer storage slots
	1

	No video autofocus
	Manual focus only

	No focus motor
	Won't autofocus with all lenses

	No built-in GPS
	Missing geo-tagging

Few focus points

60D:	9
K-5:	11

Capture low resolution images

60D:	17.9 MP
K-5:	16.1 MP

	Very small screens
	3.0"

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Image quality data for the Pentax K-5 provided by DxOMark

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS 70D

Pro DSLR

$899 - $999 body only

$1,069 - $1,149 with 18-55mm lens

Has a touch screen

Can focus continuously while recording movies

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the EOS 70D vs the EOS 60D

Compare the EOS 70D vs the K-5

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$615 body only

$600 - $1,025 with 18-55mm lens

Can focus continuously while recording movies

Focuses automatically while shootting video

Is thicker

Is slightly larger

Compare the D7000 vs the EOS 60D

Compare the D7000 vs the K-5

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$999 - $1,041 body only

$1,099 - $1,562 with 28-135mm lens

Has slightly more cross-type focus points

Is slightly heavier

Is slightly larger

Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS 60D

Compare the EOS 7D vs the K-5

Nikon D5300

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$695 - $797 with 18-55mm lens

Has a significantly larger screen

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the D5300 vs the EOS 60D

Compare the D5300 vs the K-5

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$480 - $547 body only

$499 - $647 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Can focus continuously while recording movies

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the D5200 vs the EOS 60D

Compare the D5200 vs the K-5

Canon EOS 6D

Pro DSLR

$1,388 - $1,799 body only

$2,199 - $2,399 with 24-105mm lens

Is significantly less noisy at high ISO

Significantly larger viewfinder

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't have a built-in flash

Compare the EOS 6D vs the EOS 60D

Compare the EOS 6D vs the K-5

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$309 - $527 body only

$389 - $447 with 18-55mm lens

Takes significantly higher resolution photos

Can focus continuously while recording movies

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the D3200 vs the EOS 60D

Compare the D3200 vs the K-5

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$599 - $700 body only

$559 - $750 with 18-55mm lens

Has in-camera HDR

Has a touch screen

Worse color depth

Worse image quality

Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 60D

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$499 - $550 body only

$550 - $620 with 18-55mm lens

Smaller

Lighter

Much more startup delay

Significantly shorter battery life

Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS 60D

Pentax K-5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Pentax K-50

Entry-level DSLR

$337 - $501 body only

$427 - $497 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p

Better maximum light sensitivity

Lacks an external mic jack

Slightly worse image quality

Compare the K-50 vs the K-5

Pentax K-3

Entry-level DSLR

$797 - $1,197 body only

$1,164 - $1,247 with 18-135mm lens

Supports 24p

Significantly larger screen

More startup delay

Slightly worse image quality

Compare the K-3 vs the K-5

Pentax K-5 II

Entry-level DSLR

$613 - $700 body only

$837 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens

Longer battery life

Slightly cheaper

Significantly more shutter lag

Slightly heavier

Compare the K-5 II vs the K-5

Pentax K-30

Entry-level DSLR

$370 body only

$449 - $560 with 18-55mm lens

Supports 24p

Lighter

Lacks an external mic jack

Significantly more startup delay

Compare the K-30 vs the K-5

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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.

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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Canon EOS 70D

Nikon D7000

Canon EOS 7D

Nikon D5300

Nikon D5200

Canon EOS 6D

Nikon D3200

Canon EOS 60D Competitors

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Canon Rebel T5i

Canon Rebel T3i

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