Reasons to choose DCS760
Released in 2001, DCS760 has about 510 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 1,860 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Kodak DCS760
vs Pentax *ist D
VS
Sensor area
510 mm²
DCS760369 mm²
*ist D- Area ratio
- 1.38:1
- Absolute difference
- 141 mm²
- Relative difference
- 38.1%
The DCS760 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
DCS760Metric*ist D
6.1 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
27.65 × 18.43Sensor23.5 × 15.7
9.14 µmPixel pitch7.78 µm
83.54 µm²Pixel area60.48 µm²
1.2 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.3Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
1,860 gWeight550 g
PCMCIA (2 x type II / 1 x type III)StorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Kodak NiMHBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The DCS760 has the larger sensor area. The *ist D has the lighter body. The DCS760 and *ist D have the same effective resolution. The *ist D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose *ist D
Released in 2003, *ist D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 550 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.