Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2
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Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs
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- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched January 2006

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).

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.

Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 60D & Pentax ist DL2. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 60D Gallery & Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Pentax ist DL2
60D | ist DL2 | |||
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Launched | November 2010 | ![]() | January 2006 | More modern by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 210k | Clearer display (+830k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Canon 60D
ist DL2 | 60D |
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Common features in the Canon 60D and Pentax ist DL2
60D | ist DL2 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon 60D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications
Canon EOS 60D | Pentax ist DL2 | |
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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 | - |