Pentax K20D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Pentax K20D is a big, bodacious, 14-megapixel DSLR. Check out our video review.

Pros: Best-in-class megapixel count. Great, sturdy design. Good interface. Sensor-shift stabilization. Above average noise-management.

Cons: Not the best image quality from an APS-C sensor. Shutter and ISO ranges are on the low-end.

Review summary: The Pentax K20D DSLR follows in the footsteps of the company's well-received K10D model, and offers 14.6 effective megapixel resolution from a newly developed CMOS image sensor made in conjunction with the company's partner in digital SLR development, ...

Pros: Rugged construction with stainless steel chassis and full environmental sealing ; Nice 2.7-inch, 230,000 pixel LCD that's color adjustable ; Built-in Shake Reduction works with all lenses ; Dust reduction and dust alert systems ; Extremely high ...

Cons: Live view mode has only limited usefulness ; Live view mode only covers 98% of image capture area ; No focus assist lamp, if light conditions are poor, camera relies on annoying strobing flash to achieve focus ; Flash x-sync only 1/180s ; Auto white ...

Verdict: The Pentax K20D ships from April 2008, priced at about $1,300 body-only

Review summary: The Pentax K20D is Pentax's latest offering in the mid-range DSLR market for hobbyist, advanced amateur, and professional Pentax photographers, replacing the previous K10D. The pixel count has been increased from the K10D's 10MP to a first-in-its ...

Verdict: image sensor to bring out the optimum performance of Pentax interchangeable lenses, featuring 14.6 effective MP and the latest noise-reduction technology

Review summary: The Pentax K20D digital SLR offers advanced photo enthusiasts an array of exciting Pentax innovations. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels (highest in