Reasons to choose D60
Released in 2008, D60 has about 373 mm² of sensor area, 10.2 MP effective resolution, and a 522 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D60
vs Pentax *ist DL2
VS
Sensor area
373 mm²
D60369 mm²
*ist DL2- Area ratio
- 1.01:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.1%
The D60 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
D60Metric*ist DL2
10.2 MPEffective pixels6.1 MP
23.6 × 15.8Sensor23.5 × 15.7
6.05 µmPixel pitch7.78 µm
36.56 µm²Pixel area60.48 µm²
2.74 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.52Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
522 gWeight565 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/MMC card
Lithium-Ion (EN-EL11) Li-ion batteryBatteryAA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
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 D60 has the larger sensor area. The D60 has the lighter body. The D60 has the higher effective resolution. The D60 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose *ist DL2
Released in 2006, *ist DL2 has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.1 MP effective resolution, and a 565 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.