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Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
59
Imaging
57
Features
80
Overall
66
Canon EOS 60D front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
44
Features
33
Overall
39

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 50D
  • New Model is Canon 70D
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Launched January 2006
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Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon 60D and Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the 60D (18MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 60D was brought out 4 years after the ist DL2 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 60D matches up against the ist DL2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax ist DL2

 60D ist DL2 
LaunchedNovember 2010January 2006More modern by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 60D

 ist DL2 60D 

Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax ist DL2

 60D ist DL2 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 60D offers external dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has proportions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Canon 60D and Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 60D and the ist DL2.

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 60D and ist DL2 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 60D and ist DL2.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon 60D to offer you more detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher 60D should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 60D Portrait photography highlights
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 60D
Street photography with Pentax ist DL2
66
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 60D Sports photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography advice
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
38
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 60D Travel photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (18MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
52
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 60D Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
68
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (1,100 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 60D
Vlogging with Pentax ist DL2
67
selfie friendly screen
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
22
lighter than competition in class (565 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video ( pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 60D and Pentax ist DL2
 Canon EOS 60DPentax ist DL2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 60D Pentax ist DL2
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2010-11-10 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 3008 x 2008
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 5
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF
Available lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology Clear View TFT color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 -
Video file format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 755 gr (1.66 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.2 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.1
DXO Low light score 813 639
Other
Battery life 1100 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $899 -