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Pentax K20 Review

Pentax began their bid to break into the semi professional but reasonably priced digital camera field with the K10D. It was utterly amazing how many features they squeezed into the camera for a good price. Not surprisingly, the company decided to build on their success and offer the Pentax K20 camera.





Features

Pentax K20D
  • 14.6-megapixel resolution

  • Poster-sized prints

  • 2.7-inch LCD display

  • Dust-proof

  • water-resistant

  • comprehensive Dust Removal system

  • Live View function

  • Capture images to SD/SDHC cards

  • X synch port for studio shots

Images

Pentax K20D
With a 14.6 megapixel camera you will not only be able to shoot images capable of being converted to poster size but you will also get an image quality generally reserved for those taken on 35mm film.

Have you ever taken what you just knew was the perfect shot, only to end up with a blurry distorted image due to camera shake?

The Pentax K20 comes equipped with proprietary anti camera shake technology, which will enhance images taken under a telephoto lens, low light, extended exposure and night shooting.

Pentax Lenses

One thing that puts this camera head and shoulders above the competition is the fact that every Pentax lens ever made will fit it. You will not find another camera on the market that can make that claim. How refreshing to be able to purchase a brand new camera and know instantly that any of your expensive lenses will fit perfectly!

Battery

You will find the battery in the base of the handgrip, securely held behind a weatherproof twist tab. This battery is the same lithium ion rechargeable used in the K10D. It has a decent life between charging, around 500 exposures before you will need to change the battery.

Speed

Pentax K20D
The Pentax K20 offers you the ability to shoot a moving target, provided it is not moving too quickly or you do not mind lowering the image quality.

At three frames per second this camera is definitely not the fastest kid on the block, however unless you are shooting sporting events this should not be a huge problem.

Of course, if you do not mind lower resolution you can shoot at 20 fps.

Conclusion

The Pentax K20 is an excellent camera, but it is only slightly better than the K10D. There are some significant improvements not the least of which is the 14.6 megapixel resolution. Nevertheless, if you already have the Pentax K10D you will not likely need to upgrade to this later version.
It is important to note that the K20 ships with default settings that are less than optimal.

Before making your final call on this camera, if you choose to purchase it, be sure you check settings and experiment.

The images this camera can take are extremely good, if you try this first.

Click here to learn more about the Pentax K20 digital camera





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