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Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
31
Overall
41
Nikon D60 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63
Imaging
72
Features
81
Overall
75

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D60
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 522g - 126 x 94 x 64mm
  • Introduced March 2008
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D40X
  • Refreshed by Nikon D5000
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-70
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D60 (10MP) and KF (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D60 was announced 15 years prior to the KF and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the D60 grades vs the KF in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D60 over the Pentax KF

 D60 KF 

Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D60

 KF D60 
ReleasedNovember 2022March 2008More recent by 178 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon D60 and Pentax KF

 D60 KF 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider 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) whilst the Pentax KF has specifications of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the D60 vs the KF.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D60 and KF is 70 and 63 respectively.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D60 and KF.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax KF to provide you with more detail with its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older D60 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison

Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D60
Portrait photography with Pentax KF
53
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution (10 megapixels)
83
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D60 Street photography highlights
Pentax KF Street photography highlights
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
more heavy than others (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D60 Sports photography info
Pentax KF Sports photography info
38
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (500 CIPA)
74
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D60 Travel photography factors
Pentax KF Travel photography factors
45
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
66
weather proofing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (410 CIPA)
more heavy than others (684 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D60 Landscape photography features
Pentax KF Landscape photography features
46
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
terrible battery life (500 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D60 Vlogging info
Pentax KF Vlogging info
9
no video recording
72
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
more heavy than others (684g)
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Nikon D60 vs Pentax KF Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D60 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D60Pentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D60 Pentax KF
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2008-03-19 2022-11-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 3 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.63x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 522 gr (1.15 pounds) 684 gr (1.51 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 94 x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" 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 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail price $398 $850