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Pentax K20D User Reviews

Digital camera - SLR - 14.6 Mpix - PENTAX-DA 16-45mm ED/AL lens - optical zoom: 2.8 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC More product details

Pentax K20D
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1536 reviews

November, 2009

83 / 100

114 Experts

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from cnet.com. The average user rating from cnet.com is 90 out of 100.

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"I am a brand new convert to digital and using this camera has been as easy as falling off a log."

The controls are intuitive and the buttons are placed well for tactical (as opposed to visual) reach and ergonomics. I haven't found any yet, other th...

"A Superb camera"

I know, Canon make an excellent cameras and N...  Really high resolution, high detail and good image A little bit bulky and slow compare with Canon

Pentax K20D (body only)

I know, Canon make an excellent cameras and Nikon is really good, but after having all those good... Really high resolution, high detail and good ima...

Average Rating

90

3 Users positive
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alaTest collected and analyzed 1037 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from anandtech.com.

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RE: Differences between HypP and other P shift

The K20D also has Sv (sensitivity), Tv (shutter), and Av (Aperture) Prioriy programs. Theres is also a very interesting and unique Mode called the TAv...

RE: Differences between HypP and other P shift

The K20D also has Sv (sensitivity), Tv (shutter), and Av (Aperture) Prioriy programs. Theres is also a very interesting and unique Mode called the TAv...

RE: Differences between HypP and other P shift

Yes, the only thing the HyP mode allows you to do is switch between P, Tv or Av without having to stop shooting to switch some dial. It may look like...

RE: Differences between HypP and other P shift

The K20D also has Sv (sensitivity), Tv (shutter), and Av (Aperture) Prioriy programs. Theres is also a very interesting and unique Mode called the TAv...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 32 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from become.com. The average user rating from become.com is 96 out of 100.

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Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)

Best camera ever. It love this camera, great pictures, great flexability. I am so happy with the purchase. Best camera on the market in this price ran...

Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)

As an on-and-off pro photographer, I needed a professional camera that I could use in places like the Kashmir or Khazakstan, taking professional quali...

Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)

You will not find a better camera in terms of image quality unless you're willing to spend $7000+ for a Canon Mark III or a medium format outfit. Just...

Pentax K20D 14.6MP Digital SLR Camera with Shake Reduction (Body Only)

good value for money (especially as the camera was a present for someone in New Zealand.) Only thing I could 'complain' about is length of time to rec...

Average Rating

96

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alaTest collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from ciao.com. The average user rating from ciao.com is 90 out of 100.

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Pentax K20D

the K20D accepts the company's K-mount lenses. One of the nice things about Pentax's K lens system is that you can use the vast majority of the lenses...

Worth having a camera

...type lenses Description KAF2 lens Pentax lens interface, compatible lenses are KAF2, KAF, KA, K (restricted) Manual zoom zoom mode Focal length (eq...

In the rain photographs camera

List counter-domain another surprise-attack forces Compares the guest to result in the K10D, K20D most obvious promotion to lie in the brand-new devel...

Pentax K20D

...the 'affordable' DSLR market developed, Pentax showed how serious its intentions were with the K10D, a semi-pro-level DSLR with a features list to ...

Average Rating

90

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alaTest collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from digitalcamera-hq.com. The average user rating from digitalcamera-hq.com is 100 out of 100.

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The K20D a great DSLR

When I decided it was time for me to go digital, I was quite intent on reinvesting in the Pentax brand, primarily because of my...

Best value...

There's little to say. I think the only downside is the only 3 frames per second.... but still, is quite enough for most people, and...

Pentax K20D

This is the best camera for picture quality and ease of use that I have ever used.

Average Rating

100

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alaTest collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from dpreview.com. The average user rating from dpreview.com is 94 out of 100.

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Pentax K20D

I purchased the K20D in May of 2008 right before a vacation to Lake Tahoe by rail. I know, it's not a good idea to buy a new piece of equipment before...

Pentax K20D

I bought the K20D with the battery grip and magnifying eyepiece last December to have a second higher resolution body in addition to the 6 megapixel D...

Pentax K20D

Upgraded from *ist-D and, although it was an enjoyable camera, the K20D body seems to have improvements in all of the areas that were annoying/weak pr...

Pentax K20D

I've had my K20D for about 6 months now and it outdoes the K10D on every count, because it looks much the same, people think it's a mere upgrade, it's...

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alaTest collected and analyzed 1 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from newegg.com. The average user rating from newegg.com is 80 out of 100.

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k20d

You can;t buy a better camera at this price. the pentax k7 adressed all the cons but at 2x the price. This is my 3rd pentax digital and i would recome...

Average Rating

80

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alaTest collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from photographyreview.com. The average user rating from photographyreview.com is 95 out of 100.

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Pentax K20D

The K20D is one of the most fully featured DSLRs on the market, let alone for its class and price range. It offers exceptional build quality with indu...

Pentax K20D Reviews

The Pentax K20D digital SLR offers advanced photo enthusiasts an array of exciting Pentax innovations. Featuring 14.6 effective megapixels (highest in...

Pentax K20D

I also got my K10D stolen (must be popular monist thieves) otherwise I had no plans to upgrade. I was perfectly satisfied with the K10D. But now I mus...

Pentax K20D

I had a K 10 D that was stolen, so I caught the moment for un upgrade. I think K 20 D repesent what I wanted to K 10 D and didn't find. More precisely...

Average Rating

95

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alaTest collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from pricegrabber.com. The average user rating from pricegrabber.com is 98 out of 100.

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Pentax Rocks!!!!

This is my third Pentax camera. All have been fantastic, but the K20D is by far the cream of the crop. Almost any customizeable feature available, hug...

Pentax K20D

If you have already bought into the Pentax system, the K20D is a nice upgrade from any previous Pentax SLR. The 14.6MP CMOS sensor produces extremely ...

Excellent

This is my second pentax dslr, I chose pentax because it's got a lot of features including shake reduction and water-resistance. High iso pictures tak...

Great value

I spent a lot of time trying to get the best value DSLR and I ended up getting a pentax k20d, I'm glad I've made a great decision. The best thing abou...

Average Rating

98

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alaTest collected and analyzed 37 user reviews of the Pentax K20D from amazon.com. The average user rating from amazon.com is 94 out of 100.

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Pentax has developed a winner.

Pentax has developed a winner. As a long term user of Minolta 35mm SLR's when I decided to move up to digital I first checked out the Sony product lin...

Pentax has developed a winner.

Pentax has developed a winner. As a long term user of Minolta 35mm SLR's when I decided to move up to digital I first checked out the Sony product lin...

Shake Reduction / Image Stabilization / Vibration Reduction doesn't work

Shake Reduction / Image Stabilization / Vibration Reduction doesn't work I will be returning this. The Shake Reduction doesn't work, in fact, it appe...

I've owned my K20D for two months...

I've owned my K20D for two months... I came from Nikon, which does offer great products. I am now however, a full-fledged Pentax evangelist. I can't s...

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