Nikon D60 vs Pentax E80 Specifications

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APS-C 372.9mm²
10.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
10.0 megapixels
32.00mm - 95.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Nikon D60
Pentax Optio E80

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Nikon D40X D40X vs D60
Successor:	Nikon D5000 D60 vs D5000
General
Model Number:	D60	E80
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.95	$129.95
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-02-27	2009-09-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	19.2 oz (544 g) includes batteries	6.2 oz (176 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in. (126 x 94 x 64 mm)	4.0 x 2.3 x 1.0 in. (102 x 58 x 25 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	10.0
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/2.33 inch
Sensor size:	372.88mm² (23.60mm x 15.80mm)	28.198mm² (6.13mm x 4.6mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	6.10 microns	1.68 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	65
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	22.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	11.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	562
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3872 x 2592 (10.0 MP, Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other)	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (.NEF)	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.0	0.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (15) 640x480 (24/15) 320x240 (24/15)
Movie File Format:		AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No
HD Video Out:		No
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Nikon F	n/a
Lens:	Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR	Pentax Zoom; 7 elements, 6 groups, 3 aspheric
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	32 - 95mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	5.7 - 17.1mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.06x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T)	f/2.9 (wide) - f/5.2 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		10 - 60 cm 3.9 - 23.6 in
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 5.7x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Nikon Multi-CAM 530 3-Area Phase Detection, 1 cross-type, 2 line-type	Contrast Detection: 3 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	No
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD (playback only)	LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x mag., 18mm eyepoint, -1.7 to 0.5 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.53x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.80x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:		10.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600; Hi-1=3200	Auto (100-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; *5MP
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	420 segment 3D color matrix metering II, color matrix metering II, center-weighted, spot	TTL Multi-Segment
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	No
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait	Auto Picture (Standard, Landscape, Portrait, Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Flower, Candlelight), Program, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, Half-length Portrait (3M), Landscape, Flower, Portrait, Surf&Snow, Sport, Kids, Pet, Food, Natural Skin Tone, Candlelight,Frame Composite (3M)...
Self Timer:	2 to 20 seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear-Curtain Sync.	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	: 20’ (wide, auto ISO), 10’ (tele, auto ISO)
Max Flash Sync:	1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation:	-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	ISO hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (.NEF)
Movie File Format:		AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included	6.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional ML-L3 wireless
Connections (extended):		DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.48
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.48
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.0	0.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	100
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.26 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.095 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.32 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.093 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.2 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		600 shots (Lithium AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary EN-EL9	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Alkaline or Lithium disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary EN-EL9 Lithium Ion rechargeable	2 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	No
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	PictureProject	Software CD-ROM S-SW87
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Update to the D40x. Adds dust reduction, Active D-lighting, additional in-camera editing, stop-motion movie mode, eye sensor for turning the 2.5-inch LCD monitor off, customizable LCD monitor user interface (user wallpapers and color settings). Bundled with new AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR kit lens.	Available in Silver or Black.