Pentax K20D

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The Pentax K20D will retail for $1,299 when it goes on sale in April. This puts it well above the $799 K200D that comes with a kit lens. The new K20D DSLR has a twin sister - the Samsung GX-20. It has the same 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor, dust reduction system, live view 2.7-inch LCD, in-camera image stabilization, and weather-resistant body. Even Pentax’s booth reps said it is exactly the same camera, but rebranded for Samsung. The GX-20, however, sells for $1,399. The better bargain? The K20D.

 

The Pentax K10D comes with less resolution with its 10.1-megapixel CCD. The new model has a completely different 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor that allows for more dynamic range. The older K10D does not have the special dynamic range function, nor does it have the dust alert function. It does have an older version of the dust reduction technology that involves physically shaking the image sensor. The Pentax K10D has a slightly smaller 2.5-inch LCD screen and relatively poor resolution of 210,000 pixels. The old screen doesn’t have the live view like the new model, either. The two DSLRs have the same 11-point autofocus system, exposure modes (although it doesn’t have the Sensitivity Priority mode), and 3 fps Burst mode, but the new K20D adds a 21 fps High-Speed burst, although it shoots at reduced resolution. The old K10D has an older battery that gets 500 shots per charge, significantly less than its successor. The Pentax K10D sells for about $850 online with an 18-55mm kit lens included.

 

Point-and-Shooters – This DSLR has a few items that will interest point-and-shooters: a live view LCD, editing perks for slimming, and direct printing.

 

Budget Consumers – At $1,299, the Pentax K20D isn’t a DSLR on a budget, but it certainly isn’t the most expensive one out there, either.

 

Gadget Freaks – It has a dust reduction system along with in-camera image stabilization and a newly-developed 14.6-megapixel CMOS sensor. Very cool.

 

Manual Control Freaks – There are manual controls available for everything. Shoot happily, manual control freaks.

 

Pros/ Serious Hobbyists – Pros and hobbyists who have huge stashes of Pentax lenses will find this is the best camera to put them on.