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Pentax K20D

Pentax K20D
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alaScore 90

816 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 816 reviews of Pentax K20D. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the lens and image quality. The price and usability also get good feedback, but reviews are divided on the video.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Pentax K20D is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pentax K20D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 user reviews of Pentax K20D from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the lens and image quality. The price and performance also get good feedback, but the color and design get negative views.

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94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Pentax K20D

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 254 user reviews of Pentax K20D from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the lens and image quality. The usability and price also get good reviews.

performance, price, usability, image quality, lens

96% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus announces E-520 DSLR

 

New Four-Thirds semi-pro model features 3.5fps and advanced live view mode

May, 2008
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Expert review by : Cliff Smith (trustedreviews.com)

Pentax K20D Digital SLR

 

This is the most powerful semi-pro DSLR in the world, and will blow your head clean off.

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...

Apr, 2008
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Pentax K20D Hands On Preview

 

The brand new model from Pentax

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...

Jan, 2008
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Expert review by : TechRadar (techradar.com)

Pentax K20D review

 

Pentax is the first manufacturer to break the 12MP barrier in a DX sensor

Great pictures ; Clever features ; Nice to handle

Dodgy controls ; Flawed lens

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.

Apr, 2008
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techadvisor.co.uk)

Pentax K20D review

 

Constructed from tough magnesium alloy in preference to the usual plastic, the body has been sealed against the intrusion of dust and water in 72 places. While the Pentax K20D is weighty at 715g without an 18-55mm zoom lens attached, the impression...

While nearly £900 is not cheap for a consumer-targeted camera, the Pentax K20D's build and performance go some way to justifying the price tag. Speaking of which, the K20D has a doppelganger in the recently introduced Samsung GX-20. Since the two...

Nov, 2008
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Pentax K20D review

 

The Samsung GX-20's twin rolls into the SLR saloon, but is Cameratown big enough for the both of them?

Excellent performance and features, but at a price that’s too high

Jun, 2008
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Stuff magazine

 

The Samsung GX-20's twin rolls into the SLR saloon, but is Cameratown big enough for the both of them?

Excellent performance and features, but at a price that's too high

Jun, 2008
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Expert review by (photographymonthly.com)

Pentax K20 Review

 

The Pentax K20D not only boasts 14.6-megapixels, a first for a consumer DSLR with an APS-C sized imaging sensor, but it also has Live View and an amazing new burst mode. Julian Lass takes a close look

14.6-megapixels, build quality, weatherproof body, burst mode, ergonomics and handling

Uses SD cards, pained AF in Live View, no DOF preview option with Live View selected

Its solid, robust and pro-spec design will win many fans while its ease of use and intuitive handling show there are lots of clever people behind the scenes at Pentax

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (techworld.com)

Pentax K20D review

 

Pentax's profile deserves a boost if the new ‘armour-plated' 14.6 megapixel Pentax K20D DSLR is anything to go by.

While nearly £900 is not cheap for a consumer-targeted camera, the Pentax K20D's build and performance go some way to justifying the price tag. Speaking of which, the K20D has a doppelganger in the recently introduced Samsung GX-20. Since the two...

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Kevin Carter (macuser.co.uk)

Pentax K20D

 

If there's one brand that seems to instinctively cater for both the enthusiast and student it's Pentax, so it comes as little surprise to see the company upgrade its popular top-of-the-range 10-megapixel K10D. Although the headline feature is the...

In all, this is an impressive upgrade to the original. It may be lacking in certain areas, such as direct access to some everyday features, but the K20D has all the hallmarks of a reliable, semi-pro workhorse that can be easily recommended

Oct, 2008
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