Pentax K20D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If you're a real enthusiast in the market for a mid-priced DSLR, the Pentax K20D is hard to beat. It is sure to be a strong competitor in its class. And if you happen to own a Pentax film SLR, the ability to use your existing lenses can save you a ...

Pros: 14.6 megapixel sensor, Live view function, Body-mounted shake reduction system, 2.7ďż˝? color LCD monitor, Backwards compatibility with all Pentax lenses

Verdict: The Pentax K20D is the latest entry from Pentax into the mid-priced DSLR...

Review summary: Pentax's K20D digital SLR camera impresses with its unique feature set, while still offering a lot of quality for the price. The camera, which sells body only for $750 and packaged in a kit with an 18mm-55mm lens for $1000 (prices as of 12/10/08), is ...

Pros: High resolution Faithful color rendition

Cons: No AF assist light; have to raise flash Autofocus hunts frequently

Verdict: Generally, the Pentax K20D offers good improvements over the K10D. Though its high-ISO image quality doesn't match that of the Canon XSi or the Nikon D90, it isn't far off--not a bad deal for the money, especially for current Pentax owners

Review summary: When the Pentax K10D-10.2 megapixels full of DSLR goodness-earned a Mac|Life Editor's Choice last year (5 out of 5 stars, Jul/07), we knew it would be a tough act to follow.

Pros: Superb image quality. Low image noise at high ISO settings. Pro-quality weatherproof build. Side-by-side image comparison. Excellent ergonomics

Cons: Flash must be raised manually when used to assist focusing. Documentation could be clearer. High-resolution continuous shooting could be faster

Verdict: The K20D won't disappoint. It stands head and shoulders above other DSLRs in its class and easily goes toe-to-toe with cameras costing much more.

Review summary: Pentax's profile deserves a boost if the new 'armour-plated' 14.6 megapixel Pentax K20D DSLR is anything to go by.

Verdict: While nearly £900 is not cheap for a consumer-targeted camera, the Pentax K20D's build and performance go some way to justifying the price tag. Speaking of which, the K20D has a doppelganger in the recently introduced Samsung GX-20. Since the two ...

Review summary: Pentax K20D digital SLR review : In many aspects the Pentax K20D is similar to its predecessor, yet offers considerably more. In the first place, there are more pixels, of course; the trend continues. With a resolution of 14 million pixels the K20D is ...