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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax K-S2 front
Portability
64
Imaging
64
Features
82
Overall
71

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 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
  • Released March 2008
  • Older Model is Nikon D40X
  • Renewed by Nikon D5000
Pentax K-S2
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K-S2

 D60 K-S2 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon D60

 K-S2 D60 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2008Fresher by 83 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K-S2

 D60 K-S2 
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).

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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.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-S2 Portrait photography highlights
54
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (10MP)
78
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography information
Pentax K-S2 Street photography information
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
72
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (678g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D60
Sports photography with Pentax K-S2
39
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Travel photography advice
46
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (500 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S2 Landscape photography advice
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
not so great battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S2 Vlogging advice
9
can't record video
71
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (678 grams)
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax K-S2
 Nikon D60Pentax K-S2
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