Nikon D60 vs Pentax K200D

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D60 & Pentax K200D. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D60 Gallery & Pentax K200D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.