Summary: The Pentax K20D is a 14.6 megapixel digital slr camera with a CMOS sensor. It is designed to be the highest resolution camera in the advanced photo enthusiast category...
The Pentax K20D; At 14.6Mp, The Flagship Of The Pentax D-SLR Line-Up
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01 March 2008
Excerpt: 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 i...
Conclusion: Overall, we found the K20D exciting in early testing. The combination of a 14.6 MP low-noise CMOS sensor; a dust/splash-sealed body, grip, and lenses; and the new SDM ...
Excerpt: The 14.6 megapixels Pentax K20D is amazingly fitted with nearly every feature possible for a DSLR camera: stabilization, dust-reduction, weatherproofing, advanced cust...
Pros: Quite accurate metering, Excellent focusing speed and accuracy, Fast and responsive, Built-in stabilization for all lenses, Durable weatherproof body, Innovative expos...
Cons: Yellow color shift at ISO 3200 and 6400, Poor white-balance under artificial light, Image parameter increments too wide, Below average battery life, Sealed body means ...
Excerpt: The Pentax K20D is Pentax's latest offering in the mid-range DSLR market, replacing the previous K10D. As is inevitable these days, the pixel count has been increased,...
Summary: The Pentax K20D is certainly a powerful and capable DSLR. It inherits an impressive core specification from its predecessor which includes a dust and weather-resista...
Pros: Highly detailed images across ISO range., Built-in Shake Reduction., Dust and weatherproof body., Broad degree of customisation.
Cons: Basic Live View system., Anti-shake not as effective as rivals., Semi-pro pricing, but not as quick or tough., Tendency to underexpose.
Summary: The new PENTAX K20D digital SLR builds on the successful
K10D
from last year by combining many
new and updated features. This includes a new 14.6-megapixel CMOS imag...
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 Sha...
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, ...
14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor offers superior image resolution with maximum
control over noise
Shake Reduction compatible with any PENTAX lens ever produced, including
new SDM lenses, minimizes th…
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