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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Launched March 2008
  • Replaced the Nikon D40X
  • Replacement is Nikon D5000
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Replacement is Pentax K200D
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Nikon D60 and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and K100D S (6MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D60 was announced 9 months later than the K100D S so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D60 grades vs the K100D S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K100D S

 D60 K100D S 
ReleasedMarch 2008June 2007Fresher by 9 months
Screen resolution230k210kCrisper screen (+20k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Nikon D60

 K100D S D60 

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K100D S

 D60 K100D S 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon D60 has got outside measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has specifications of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the D60 vs the K100D S.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D60 and K100D S is 70 and 65 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and K100D S.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon D60 to produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D60 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 Portrait photography info
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography info
54
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography info
Pentax K100D S Street photography info
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography info
Pentax K100D S Sports photography info
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography information
Pentax K100D S Travel photography information
46
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
47
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging factors
Pentax K100D S Vlogging factors
9
lack of video recording
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax K100D S
 Nikon D60Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D60 Pentax K100D Super
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2008-03-19 2007-06-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 6MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3872 x 2592 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522g (1.15 lb) 646g (1.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $398 $520