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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Renewed by Nikon D5000
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax K-30
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-50, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and K-50 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D60 was announced 6 years prior to the K-50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the D60 matches up against the K-50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K-50

 D60 K-50 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Nikon D60

 K-50 D60 
IntroducedNovember 2013March 2008Newer by 69 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-50

 D60 K-50 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D60 has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D60 vs the K-50.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D60 and K-50 is 70 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D60 and K-50.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-50 to show more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged D60 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-50 Portrait photography details
54
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography details
Pentax K-50 Street photography details
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
above average high ISO (51,600)
no articulating screen
more heavy than others (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D60
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 CIPA)
67
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
low battery (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography factors
Pentax K-50 Travel photography factors
46
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
56
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than others (650 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography info
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography info
47
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
74
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
low battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-50 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
28
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others (650g)
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax K-50
 Nikon D60Pentax K-50
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D60 Pentax K-50
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-19 2013-11-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - PRIME M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 1600 51600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/6000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522g (1.15 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 79
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.4 13.0
DXO Low light rating 562 1120
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 410 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $398 $610