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Review summary: A budget DSLR that offers more features and a performance that belies its modest price tag.

Verdict: At this price point, and with this level of performance, there's really very little to complain about. Somehow, Pentax have put together a nice package of features at a nice price, without compromising performance to any large degree. If the K-m doesn ...

Review summary: No, we don't hope that white digital SLRs will be a big trend this year but as a one-off, specialty product, we kind of like this eye-catching, black-and-white cookie, limited-edition Pentax K2000.

Verdict: As a camera, Pentax K2000 is for advanced amateurs-not pros-and features a the 10.2MP CCD imaging sensor; 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot, wide-view LCD screen; and in-camera Shake Reduction. Like the camera, the two white Pentax lenses-not to be confused with ...

Review summary: Pentax's latest DSLR, the 10.2-megapixel K-m, is a new addition to the range and sits beneath the previous entry-level model, the K200D. Following stiff competition in the entry-level class, Pentax has followed rivals such as Nikon and Canon and ...

Verdict: Poorly detailed Jpegs and a small buffer put the K-m at a disadvantage with similarly priced rivals, and distinctly so with the lack of visible focus detection points. If it wasn't for that, the K-m would be a very good choice

Award: Recommended!

Review summary: The fastest-growing part of the camera market is currently being powered by photographers moving from compact cameras to DSLRs. Unfortunately for manufacturers, the added competition this has attracted has seen the prices they can charge being eroded ...

Pros: Easy-to-use on-screen control panel, Compact size with good build-quality, Good high-ISO performance, Plenty of features for the first-time user (Auto Pict mode/Help button), Efficient image stabilization, Reliable flash exposure, Wireless flash, Good ...

Cons: Default JPEGs too contrasty and poorly sharpened, JPEG engine not making the most out the camera's RAW data (regardless of settings), Unsophisticated, uninformative AF system with no indication of chosen point in viewfinder, No orientation sensor (get ...

Verdict: The entry-level DSLR sector has become argue ably the hardest-fought camera sector over the past year.

Review summary: Tiny and lightweight, the 10.2-megapixel Pentax K-m offers a surprising range of features for the money, perfect for new DSLR users.

Pros: Small and compact, ideal for first-time DSLR users and enthusiasts, cracking image quality

Cons: No Live View, battery compartment's impromptu opening

Verdict: The Pentax K-m is a solid camera and good all-round performer. It's tiny, so will easily find a home in your bag, but is robust enough to stand up to some abuse as well.