Typical price: £700
What is it: 14-megapixel mid-range dSLR with live view
What we think: If you're brand agnostic and looking for a solid buy, the K20D is a safe bet
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 June 2008
Tags: Pentax, Pentax K20D, shutter speed, LCD, controller
We like:
Impressive performance; 14 megapixels at a relatively low price; weather sealed; nice control layout; wireless flash control
We don't like:
Slightly inaccurate colours; shake reduction could be more effective
You might also need:
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
CNET UK judgement:
Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck
Full review:
In case you haven't been paying close attention to the digital SLR market lately, there's been a shift toward CMOS sensors. Though Pentax has stuck with CCD for its entry-level K200D dSLR, it has moved to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS chip in their new flagship K20D. Continue Reading...
Pentax K20D History
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Pentax K20D and K200D, and Samsung GX20: dSLR dNA
Pentax and Samsung have announced the K20D, K200D and GX-20, dSLRs with a shared DNA: image stabilisation, dust removal and live view are shared by these 10- and 14-megapixel models
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With CES looming, we look forward to some of the delights we'd like to see during next month's whirlwind tour of the technology world, from the likes of Toshiba, Pentax, Eye-Fi and Zink
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June 10, 2008
Posted by: loskeran
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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