Canon SX60 vs Pentax K-1 II

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Canon SX60 vs Pentax K-1 II

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX60 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the SX60.

35mm 861.6mm²
36.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 819,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-1 II Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-1 II in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-1 II.
Compare Pentax K-1 II image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-1 II conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon SX70
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Differences

Canon SX60 advantages over Pentax K-1 II

Less expensive
$449* vs $1997
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Lighter weight
650g vs 1010g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
6.6 fps vs 4.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-1 II advantages over Canon SX60

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.88 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 340 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
85 mm vs 114 mm
Thinner
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.40 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
36.4 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
77 vs 19 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
819200 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon SX60, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon SX60 Shooter's Report

Excellent build and comfortable handling; Bright, roomy viewfinder and articulated LCD; Great image quality; Good performance for the class; In-camera stabilization, GPS and Wi-Fi; Incredibly feature-rich design.
Bulkier than APS-C DSLRs; Top ISOs are for the spec sheet, not the real world; JPEGs are a bit punchy by default; Slow startup; Below-average battery life; Only a relatively modest update to the K-1.
Read our Pentax K-1 II Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon P600

Canon SX60

Nikon P600

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon P600

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$345
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon P600

Compared to Sony H400

Canon SX60

Sony H400

$449
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$260
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX60 vs Sony H400

Pentax K-1 II

Sony H400

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$260
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Sony H400

Compared to Nikon P610

Canon SX60

Nikon P610

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

$599
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon P610

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon P610

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Canon SX60

Canon 5D Mark IV

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2249
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Pentax K-1 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1747
35mm

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2249
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Canon SX60

Nikon D850

$449
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2597
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon D850

Pentax K-1 II

Nikon D850

$1747
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
High resolution composite

$2597
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon D850

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