Pentax K-60 a strong competitor to Canon 700D and Nikon D5300

Photography enthusiasts and in particular the presence of Pentaxian will be entertained by a new camera, the Pentax K-60. The new Pentax K-60 a new digital SLR camera will feature a 24MP APS-C CMOS image sensor without an LPF (Low Pass Filter) and the PRIME III image processor that currently powers the Pentax K-3 model.

Prediction face of Pentax K-60. Image: thenewcamera.com

Pentax K-60 will also pack an 11-point autofocus system, which includes three points that can focus even in -3EV conditions. The list goes further with an RGB metering of 29K pixels and a built-in 100% optical viewfinder and 100k shutter life cycle

If you want to be creative with different lenses, so along with the Pentax K-60, the company is also will launch two new weather-sealed lenses: the HD Pentax-DA 135-380mm f/4-5.6 ED [IF] DC WR and HD Pentax-DA 18-70mm f/2.8-4.5 AL [IF] DC WR. The presence of both these lenses will allow you to make the photos and videos more interesting and of course would be fun.

You will get the full specifications of the Pentax K-60, when Ricoh announced officially, but you can see a picture of K-60 specifications as mentioned below:

Pentax K-60 DSLR Key Features:

• 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor without LPF
• 11 AF points, three of which support -3EV AF capability
• 29K-pixel RGB metering
• 100K shutter lifecycle
• PRIME III processor (Same as K-3)
• 100% pentaprism optical view finder
• Light-weight and weather-sealed design
• Body available in multiple colors
• Support NFC and Wi-Fi
• Original post: 2014 CP+，Ricoh Pentax K-60

The camera also follows the new trend that is certainly embedded features for faster connectivity, so, Ricoh add Wi-Fi and NFC into the mix, to allow photographers to transfer photos and videos to their smartphones and tablets in an instant. Thanks to the advanced features you can immediately divide your photos to various social media networks like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or MySpace to more easily and quickly.

Pentax K-60 is very convenient to use in all weather, because K-60 have a lightweight weather-sealed body, a pentaprism optical viewfinder with 100% coverage. Pentax K-60 will be available in multiple colors, at an estimated retail price of US$699 or €512.

If you look at the features that will be implemented on the Pentax K-60, the K-60 will be a strong competitor of other famous cameras such as the Canon EOS 700D, Nikon D5300, and Canon 70D as well. If you are confused by this competition, and make it difficult for you select it, then the best thing you can do is direct you to the nearest camera shop in your favorite mall, so you can compare them in various aspects. You can also maximize Google or other search engines to look for reviews of the cameras, so you will get a more complete picture before you make a decision to choose a new camera.