Pentax K20D

Résumé : The K20D ($1199, body only) is the flagship model in Pentax's digital SLR lineup. While it has the features of a midrange SLR (most notably its 14.6 Megapixel sensor and weatherproof body), the K20D costs several hundred dollars less than the ...

Points forts : Very good photo quality ; Good value for the money ; Very well built, weatherproof body ; Image stabilization system works with all Pentax lenses ; Full manual controls, and then some ; Unique sensitivity (Sv) and shutter/aperture priority (TAv) modes ...

Points faibles : Consistently underexposes ; A little noisy in low light ; Live view lags behind the competition ; LCD smaller as well ; Below average battery life ; Burst rate not as fast as other D-SLRs (even cheaper ones) ; Outdated, clunky user interface ; ...

Conclusion : . The cameras aren't 100% identical, with the GX20 having different menus and, reportedly, different image processing

Résumé : The Pentax K20D not only boasts 14.6-megapixels, a first for a consumer DSLR with an APS-C sized imaging sensor, but it also has Live View and an amazing new burst mode. Julian Lass takes a close look

Points forts : 14.6-megapixels, build quality, weatherproof body, burst mode, ergonomics and handling

Points faibles : Uses SD cards, pained AF in Live View, no DOF preview option with Live View selected

Conclusion : Its solid, robust and pro-spec design will win many fans while its ease of use and intuitive handling show there are lots of clever people behind the scenes at Pentax

Résumé : 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 ...

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

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

Résumé : 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 ...

Points forts : High resolution Faithful color rendition

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

Conclusion : 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

Points forts : High resolution ; Faithful color rendition

Points faibles : No AF assist light; have to raise flash ; Autofocus hunts frequently ; Bottom Line ; Although the K20 does some things well, its slow autofocus frustrates ; Pentax K20D Digital SLR Camera ; K20D Review, by Kathleen Cullen, PC World December 22, 2008 ; ...

Conclusion : Although the K20 does some things well, its slow autofocus frustrates.