Pentax ist DL2 has a
6.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Nikon D60 has a
10.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm ) sized CCD sensor .
Below you can see the ist DL2 and D60 sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Pentax ist DL2 and Nikon D60 Cameras
Pentax ist DL2 and Nikon D60 have almost the same sensor size, so neither of them has any significant advantage over the other in terms of providing control over depth of field when used with the same focal length and aperture.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Pentax ist DL2
65
22.9 bits
11.1 Evs
639 ISO
Nikon D60
65
22.5 bits
11.4 Evs
562 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Pentax ist DL2
or the
Nikon D60 ,
including hyperfocal distance.
