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amateurphotographer.co.uk Professional Review.
Pentax K20D versus Sony Alpha 350
maclife.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D
Comments:
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.
Review 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.
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.
Review 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.
QuickTake:
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
techradar.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D | Our Review | TechRadar UK
Comments:
The K20D is a great camera packed with great technologies that really work
Review Verdict: There's an optional battery grip and the ability to swap focusing screens to better suit particular styles and types of photography
The K20D is a great camera packed with great technologies that really work
Review Verdict: There's an optional battery grip and the ability to swap focusing screens to better suit particular styles and types of photography
QuickTake:
Pros: Great pictures; Clever features; Nice to handle
Cons: Dodgy controls; Flawed lens
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Review
Comments:
The feature changes between the K10D and K20D are subtle but this is mainly because there was little that the K10D needed adding to its pretty formidable features list. The changes that have been made are:
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D could be seen as a K10D Mk2, a camera that attempts to move on while putting right the minor flaws in its predecessor.
The feature changes between the K10D and K20D are subtle but this is mainly because there was little that the K10D needed adding to its pretty formidable features list. The changes that have been made are:
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D could be seen as a K10D Mk2, a camera that attempts to move on while putting right the minor flaws in its predecessor.
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent image quality at low ISO settings, Image quality still good as ISO 1600, Ergonomics up with the best of the best, Large and bright Pentaprism viewfinder (0.95x magnification), Robust body with dust and weather seals, high build quality, Accurate
Cons: Continuous shooting rate slow by modern standards, Hot pixels can occur and can't be automatically removed, Noise reduction cannot be raised as high as the competition, Live view mode adds very little to the camera (it is neither seamless nor able to usef
thinkcamera.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D & DA 3.5-5.6 18-55mm ALII lens: Review
Comments:
Does class-leading 14.6 megapixel count mean a class-leading DSLR from Pentax? We investigate...
Does class-leading 14.6 megapixel count mean a class-leading DSLR from Pentax? We investigate...
QuickTake:
Pros: Intuitive layout, design and shooting modes
Cons: smc Pentax-DA 3.5-5.6 18-55mm AL II lens has ghosting issues Overall, not hugely different to K10D
itreviews.co.uk Professional Review.
Pentax - K20D
Comments:
greatly enhanced 14.6-megapixel successor to the K10D DSLR
Review Verdict: If you are planning on upgrading your K10D or just searching for a versatile and dynamic DSLR bristling with handy functions and providing high grade images with a host of image enhancement features, this could be a seriously good investment.
greatly enhanced 14.6-megapixel successor to the K10D DSLR
Review Verdict: If you are planning on upgrading your K10D or just searching for a versatile and dynamic DSLR bristling with handy functions and providing high grade images with a host of image enhancement features, this could be a seriously good investment.
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!
Comments:
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, Kor
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D ships from April 2008, priced at about $1,300 body-only
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, Kor
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D ships from April 2008, priced at about $1,300 body-only
anandtech.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D First Impressions
Comments:
The highest resolution DSLR you can buy for less than $8000 is now shipping. Does the $1299 14.6 megapixel K20D live up to expectations?
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D has the highest resolution available in an APS-C sensor SLR. It is 20% higher resolution than the new Sony A700/Nikon D300 Sony sensor pair at 12.2 MP and almost 50% higher than the Canon 40D. Those are numbers that are hard to ignore
The highest resolution DSLR you can buy for less than $8000 is now shipping. Does the $1299 14.6 megapixel K20D live up to expectations?
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D has the highest resolution available in an APS-C sensor SLR. It is 20% higher resolution than the new Sony A700/Nikon D300 Sony sensor pair at 12.2 MP and almost 50% higher than the Canon 40D. Those are numbers that are hard to ignore
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Pentax K20D
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 462 reviews of Pentax K20D from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 462 reviews of Pentax K20D from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 93/100. Comparing these reviews to 69766 other Digital SLR Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 97/100 = Excellent.
marketnews.ca Professional Review.
Hands-on Review: Pentax K20D Digital SLR
Comments:
Featuring the highest resolution available in the sub-$8,000 price range (at the time of this review), this 14.6-megapixel DLSR falls into the "prosumer" category. A medium-size, relatively lightweight camera, it's built with a rigid stainless-steel chass
Featuring the highest resolution available in the sub-$8,000 price range (at the time of this review), this 14.6-megapixel DLSR falls into the "prosumer" category. A medium-size, relatively lightweight camera, it's built with a rigid stainless-steel chass
QuickTake:
Pros: Attractive design, Scroll ball is comfortable and easy to use, Works with Windows and Mac systems, Integration with Tiger is flawless
Cons: Side buttons are hard to squeeze, Comfort could be improved
digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D First Impressions Review
Comments:
Take a look at the Pentax K20D The Pentax K20D is a new digital SLR that follows the K10D with several dramatic changes. As Pentax's flagship DSLR, the K20D has a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor with a few more megapixels than its predecessor. The...
Review Verdict: The 14.6-megapixel Pentax K20D has a lot going for it. It has a water-resistant camera body that is durable and tightly sealed and is backwards compatible with Pentax lenses.
Take a look at the Pentax K20D The Pentax K20D is a new digital SLR that follows the K10D with several dramatic changes. As Pentax's flagship DSLR, the K20D has a 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor with a few more megapixels than its predecessor. The...
Review Verdict: The 14.6-megapixel Pentax K20D has a lot going for it. It has a water-resistant camera body that is durable and tightly sealed and is backwards compatible with Pentax lenses.
QuickTake:
Pros: - Fast AF system - Accepts all Pentax lenses - Comfortable hand grip - PC sync socket - Water-resistant - Longer battery life
Cons: - Live view LCD blacks out when focusing - Grainy optical viewfinder - Lengthy, verbose menus - Confusing placement of features
cnet.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D (body only)
Comments:
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14MP K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14MP K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
QuickTake:
Pros: Impressive performance, 14 megapixels at a relatively low price; weather sealed; nice control layout; wireless flash control.
Cons: Slightly inaccurate colors; shake reduction could be more effective.
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Pentax K20D
Comments:
It's neither entry level nor professional dSLR, but the Pentax K20D sits comfortably in between the two categories. Boasting 14 megapixels and a load of excellent features, this shooter can run with the big boys while still being small enough to carry wit
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck
It's neither entry level nor professional dSLR, but the Pentax K20D sits comfortably in between the two categories. Boasting 14 megapixels and a load of excellent features, this shooter can run with the big boys while still being small enough to carry wit
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck
QuickTake:
Pros: Impressive performance; 14 megapixels at a relatively low price; weather sealed; nice control layout; wireless flash control
Cons: Slightly inaccurate colours; shake reduction could be more effective
cnet.com.au Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Review - Digital Cameras
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pentax k20d review: Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a mid-range digital SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14 megapixel K20D is a great choice for a mid-range digital SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
pentax k20d review: Pentax's 14-megapixel K20D is a great choice for a mid-range digital SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14 megapixel K20D is a great choice for a mid-range digital SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
QuickTake:
Pros: Impressive performance, 14 megapixels at a relatively low price, Weather sealed, Nice control layout, Wireless flash control
Cons: Slightly inaccurate colours, Shake reduction could be more effective
asia.cnet.com Professional Review.
Review: Pentax K20D
Comments:
Up against the big boys, the K20D flexes its muscles and gains ground in the already saturated dSLR market.
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14-megapixels K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
Up against the big boys, the K20D flexes its muscles and gains ground in the already saturated dSLR market.
Review Verdict: Pentax's 14-megapixels K20D is a great choice for a midlevel SLR and offers a lot of bang for the buck.
QuickTake:
Pros: Impressive performance; 14 megapixels at a relatively low price; weather sealed; nice control layout; wireless flash control.
Cons: Slightly inaccurate colors; shake reduction could be more effective.
zdnet.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D (body only)
Comments:
Photo gallery:Pentax K20DIn 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 SLR, they have moved to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS c
Photo gallery:Pentax K20DIn 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 SLR, they have moved to a 14.6-megapixel CMOS c
Computeract!ve Professional Review.
Review: Pentax K20D digital camera
Comments:
A camera you can take to the beach
Review Verdict: Pentax has recently lagged behind Canon and Nikon in both the scope of its digital SLR range and sales of its cameras. This is a shame, as when the company gets it right its cameras are hugely impressive.
A camera you can take to the beach
Review Verdict: Pentax has recently lagged behind Canon and Nikon in both the scope of its digital SLR range and sales of its cameras. This is a shame, as when the company gets it right its cameras are hugely impressive.
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Hands On Preview
Comments:
The brand new model from Pentax
Review Verdict: Pentax (and Samsung) has produced a solid mid range camera with many features that match its rivals. On top of that the densely populated, class beating CMOS sensor is sure to prove popular and give the K20D an edge of its rivals. The camera is fun to u
The brand new model from Pentax
Review Verdict: Pentax (and Samsung) has produced a solid mid range camera with many features that match its rivals. On top of that the densely populated, class beating CMOS sensor is sure to prove popular and give the K20D an edge of its rivals. The camera is fun to u
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D digital SLR
Comments:
This is the most powerful semi-pro DSLR in the world, and will blow your head clean off.
Review Verdict: With the launch of the K20D Pentax is taking on the top players in the semi-pro DSLR market. It has a class-leading specification, with build quality, handling and performance to match, and has exactly the sort of features that will appeal to advanced ama
This is the most powerful semi-pro DSLR in the world, and will blow your head clean off.
Review Verdict: With the launch of the K20D Pentax is taking on the top players in the semi-pro DSLR market. It has a class-leading specification, with build quality, handling and performance to match, and has exactly the sort of features that will appeal to advanced ama
infosyncworld.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D video review
Comments:
The Pentax K20D is a big, bodacious, 14-megapixel DSLR. Check out our video review.
The Pentax K20D is a big, bodacious, 14-megapixel DSLR. Check out our video review.
QuickTake:
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.
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Pentax K20D
Comments:
The Pentax K20 is is a DSLR that aims at the middle market and is based upon the popular K10D. It features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, live view (for framing images through the LCD) and an ISO range of up to 6400 (extended). The Pentax K20D has a 2.7 in
The Pentax K20 is is a DSLR that aims at the middle market and is based upon the popular K10D. It features a 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, live view (for framing images through the LCD) and an ISO range of up to 6400 (extended). The Pentax K20D has a 2.7 in
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Digital Camera - First Shots
Comments:
We've shot most of our test suite with the Pentax K20D, but have found the "hot pixels" some readers have reported with the camera, even at low ISOs. We're awaiting word from Pentax as to whether a firmware fix is in the works, but in the meantime, have
We've shot most of our test suite with the Pentax K20D, but have found the "hot pixels" some readers have reported with the camera, even at low ISOs. We're awaiting word from Pentax as to whether a firmware fix is in the works, but in the meantime, have
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.
Pentax K20D
Comments:
The K20D's controls aren't elegant or efficient, but the images seem more 'natural' and less 'digital' than its rivals. It has some clever and effective features like dynamic range extension and dust alert. Flawed but with sparks of sheer brilliance.
The K20D's controls aren't elegant or efficient, but the images seem more 'natural' and less 'digital' than its rivals. It has some clever and effective features like dynamic range extension and dust alert. Flawed but with sparks of sheer brilliance.
shutterbug.com Professional Review.
The Pentax K20D; At 14.6Mp, The Flagship Of The Pentax D-SLR Line-Up
Comments:
The 10-megapixel Pentax K10D was a very popular camera thanks to its rugged, splashproof construction, built-in Image Stabilizer, some unique features, and excellent image quality.
The 10-megapixel Pentax K10D was a very popular camera thanks to its rugged, splashproof construction, built-in Image Stabilizer, some unique features, and excellent image quality.
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Pentax K20D photo gallery
Comments:
Pentax K20D test photos : After the press conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, I was able to take the new Pentax K20D with me into the desert and the environment of Dubai. Although the new K20D DSLR was a pre-production model we are able to publish
Pentax K20D test photos : After the press conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, I was able to take the new Pentax K20D with me into the desert and the environment of Dubai. Although the new K20D DSLR was a pre-production model we are able to publish
digitalversus.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D
Comments:
The K20D is a very nice reflex. If it lacks a bit of ambition compared to its predecessor, there is an impressive technical sheet (large viewfinder, stabilization, anti-dust and 14 million pixel sensor). This is a model that will please those who like exp
The K20D is a very nice reflex. If it lacks a bit of ambition compared to its predecessor, there is an impressive technical sheet (large viewfinder, stabilization, anti-dust and 14 million pixel sensor). This is a model that will please those who like exp
QuickTake:
Pros: - 14 million pixel sensor, - Moisture proof construction, - Very nice ergonomics, - Good control of noise up until 1600 ISO, - Mechanical stabilization
Cons: - Menu ergonomics should be reviewed, - Liveview aiming not very useful, - Burst mode a bit weak, - No assistance lamp for autofocus (you have to use the flash), - No entry level lens with internal motorization
ephotozine.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D DSLR Digital SLR Review
Comments:
In mid January, it's good to get in the sun, so when Pentax took Matt Grayson to the burning desert to test their new DSLR, he packed his SPF50 with glee. It's just a sha
Review Verdict: The upgrades from the K20D make the camera that little bit more interesting. Even though Gabrielle Remmers said that Pentax are not entering a pixel race, it's amusing to see that the K20D has the highest pixel count in its class
In mid January, it's good to get in the sun, so when Pentax took Matt Grayson to the burning desert to test their new DSLR, he packed his SPF50 with glee. It's just a sha
Review Verdict: The upgrades from the K20D make the camera that little bit more interesting. Even though Gabrielle Remmers said that Pentax are not entering a pixel race, it's amusing to see that the K20D has the highest pixel count in its class
QuickTake:
Pros: Dust alert feature, Extended Shake reduction, Good ISO results, Pixel mapping feature
Cons: No reason why the monitor couldn't be bigger, The Live view AF could be problematic
photographyblog.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Review
Comments:
When it was first announced in January, the new Pentax K20D led the megapixel race for consumer DSLRs, offering a 14.6 megapixel sensor. Since then Sony have also unveiled a 14 megapixel camera, the A350, so Pentax no longer have everything to themselves
Review Verdict: At first glance the Pentax K20D simply looks like an incremental upgrade of the K10D, with relatively few additions on offer apart from the headline-grabbing 14 megapixel resolution. Whilst the increased image size is certainly worthy of attention, Pentax
When it was first announced in January, the new Pentax K20D led the megapixel race for consumer DSLRs, offering a 14.6 megapixel sensor. Since then Sony have also unveiled a 14 megapixel camera, the A350, so Pentax no longer have everything to themselves
Review Verdict: At first glance the Pentax K20D simply looks like an incremental upgrade of the K10D, with relatively few additions on offer apart from the headline-grabbing 14 megapixel resolution. Whilst the increased image size is certainly worthy of attention, Pentax
dpexpert.com.au Professional Review.
REVIEW-PENTAX K20D DSLR & Pentax 18-55mm lens
Comments:
This is a 14 megapixel (CMOS) evolution from the K10D with many of the same features - sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. There are a number of body seals to keep out dust and moisture with the memory
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D is an improvement on the already good K10D. The new 14mp CMOS sensor delivers finer resolution without any apparent increase in noise. Compared with the Nikon and Canon competition the Pentax feels a little rough and gritty. The body graph
This is a 14 megapixel (CMOS) evolution from the K10D with many of the same features - sensor-shift image stabilisation, dust removal, rugged construction and good ergonomics. There are a number of body seals to keep out dust and moisture with the memory
Review Verdict: The Pentax K20D is an improvement on the already good K10D. The new 14mp CMOS sensor delivers finer resolution without any apparent increase in noise. Compared with the Nikon and Canon competition the Pentax feels a little rough and gritty. The body graph
QuickTake:
Pros: The quality of images is really quite remarkable. We used the camera to take a sequence of photos of a white cat. This is as hard as it gets for exposure and dynamic range. The Pentax produced images in which every hair is sharp and no detail is lost in t
Cons: The LCD review screen is poor. We found it difficult to judge the quality of an image in review mode, which led us to suspect that our white cat photos were all under exposed and soft in focus, which they were not. The screen is the Achilles' heel of an o
digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.
Pentax K20D Review
Comments:
When Pentax announced the K10D back in 2006, serious amateurs and professionals quickly started paying attention. The K10D was more rugged and feature-packed than any Pentax digital SLR before it. In 2008, the company decided to update their line with the
When Pentax announced the K10D back in 2006, serious amateurs and professionals quickly started paying attention. The K10D was more rugged and feature-packed than any Pentax digital SLR before it. In 2008, the company decided to update their line with the
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent build quality, Larger release tabs for SDHC cover and battery cover, X-sync port for studio strobes, Nice resolution increase, Still uses great in-camera Shake Reduction, Compatible with every Pentax lens!
Cons: No significant speed increase over K10D (unless you count low-res 20fps mode), Questionable ISO improvement over K10D, Live View mode is useless for moving subjects, Confusing noise reduction menu
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