Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(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
- Released March 2008
- Older Model is Nikon D40X
- Renewed by Nikon D5000
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Older Model is Pentax K-S1
Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and K-S2 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D60 was released 7 years prior to the K-S2 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the D60 grades vs the K-S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D60 & Pentax K-S2. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K-S2
D60 | K-S2 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon D60
K-S2 | D60 | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | March 2008 | Fresher by 83 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-S2
D60 | K-S2 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon D60 has external dimensions of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax K-S2 has measurements of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the D60 versus the K-S2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and K-S2 is 70 and 64 respectively.
Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the D60 and K-S2.
To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-S2 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older D60 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Nikon D60 | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D60 | Pentax K-S2 |
Class | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2008-03-19 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | PRIME MII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.8mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 372.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 522g (1.15 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 65 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 562 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $398 | $581 |