Pentax K100D Super - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The PENTAX K100D combines 6.1 effective megapixels of resolution with a host of advanced technologies including a Shake Reduction (SR) system to deliver high-quality digital SLR photography and user-friendly operation to all levels of photographers.

Pros: In-camera optical image stabilisation ; relatively compact ; great mix of auto and manual features

Cons: Auto white balance is warm in tungsten light ; no raw-plus-JPEG mode ; only 6 megapixels

Verdict: With its built-in image stabilisation and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market

Review summary: DIWA member Matjaz Intihar from e-Fotografija has reviewed the Pentax K100D digital SLR camera. The Pentax 100D packs a large, high-performance 23.5mm x 15.7mm CCD as its image sensor and incorporates a large 2.5 inch color LCD monitor on its back ...

Review summary: Pentax has forsaken its unpronounceable "*istD" branding with the K100D model, which was announced at the end of May. It's a pity we had to wait so long for a review unit because a DSLR with a 6-megapixel imager is disadvantaged when compared with the ...

Verdict: For general photography the K100D delivered the quality you would expect from a competent 6-megapixel DSLR. Images were sharp, clean and correctly exposed. The flash performed extremely well, delivering well-balanced illumination at all ISO settings ...

Pros: In-camera optical image stabilization ; relatively compact ; great mix of auto and manual features

Cons: Auto white balance is warm in tungsten light ; no raw-plus-JPEG mode ; only 6 megapixels

Verdict: With its built-in image stabilization and comfy mix of manual and automatic features, the Pentax K100D is one of the best dSLR bargains on the market.