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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax K-70 front
Portability
62
Imaging
67
Features
81
Overall
72

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Revealed March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Replacement is Nikon D5000
Pentax K-70
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 688g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Introduced June 2016
  • Newer Model is Pentax KF
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-70, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and K-70 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D60 was brought out 9 years before the K-70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D60 scores vs the K-70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K-70

 D60 K-70 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-70 over the Nikon D60

 K-70 D60 
IntroducedJune 2016March 2008Newer by 100 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-70

 D60 K-70 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D60 features external measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-70 has measurements of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 688 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the D60 vs the K-70.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and K-70 is 70 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and K-70.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-70 to render greater detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged D60 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Portrait photography camera
53
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
low resolution (10MP)
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography advice
Pentax K-70 Street photography advice
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Sports photography camera
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-70 as a Travel photography camera
45
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (500 CIPA)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (410 shots)
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-70 Landscape photography factors
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
bad battery life (500 shots)
no Timelapse mode
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-70 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
71
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
heavier than others (688 grams)
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax K-70
 Nikon D60Pentax K-70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D60 Pentax K-70
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2008-03-19 2016-06-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME MII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522g (1.15 lb) 688g (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 562 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $398 $649