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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D

Portability
70
Imaging
50
Features
31
Overall
42
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Announced March 2008
  • Succeeded the Nikon D40X
  • Later Model is Nikon D5000
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Released September 2008
  • Succeeded the Pentax K100D S
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon D60 versus Pentax K200D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D60 (10MP) and the K200D (10MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D60 was introduced 5 months before the K200D and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D60 matches up vs the K200D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax K200D

 D60 K200D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon D60

 K200D D60 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax K200D

 D60 K200D 
ReleasedMarch 2008September 2008Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D60 enjoys external measurements of 126mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs) whilst the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") and a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon D60 versus Pentax K200D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D60 versus the K200D.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the D60 and K200D is 70 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and K200D.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
54
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10MP)
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography info
Pentax K200D Street photography info
58
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
no moving screen
heavier than competition (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D60
Sports photography with Pentax K200D
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
low battery pack (500 per charge)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
doesn't have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D60
Travel photography with Pentax K200D
46
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (500 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
47
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Landscape photography camera
47
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
56
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging information
Pentax K200D Vlogging information
9
no video
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax K200D
 Nikon D60Pentax K200D
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D60 Pentax K200D
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-03-19 2008-09-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 522 gr (1.15 lbs) 690 gr (1.52 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 64
DXO Color Depth score 22.5 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.4 11.4
DXO Low light score 562 561
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $398 $600