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Reviewed:
Jun 2008
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<p>Strong mid-range showing from Pentax (developed in conjunction with Samsung) updates K10D with new 14.6 megapixel CMOS sensor, live view and improvements to the LCD and burst shooting - plus a host of feature tweaks and upgrades. The Pentax K20D could be seen as a K10D Mk2, a camera that attempts to move on while putting right the minor flaws in its predecessor. And in that respect, it's a huge success. The K20D builds on the strengths of its forebear and addresses our complaints about its image quality. It offers a great on-paper specification that is backed-up by a level of customization that allow you to tailor the camera to the way you want to shoot.</p>
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| Announced: | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Mid-size SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4672 x 3104 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3872 x 2592, 3008 x 2000, 1824 x 1216 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 3:2 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 14.6 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 15.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1EV, 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV stops, ISO 6400 as option | ? |
| White balance presets | 8 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Normal, Fine, Superfine | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 11 | |
| Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | No | ? |
| Screen size | 2.7" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.95× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 13 m (at ISO 100) | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3.0 fps, up to 38 JPEG, 14 RAW, 16 DNG images) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/MMC/SDHC card | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | Yes (Weather and dust resistant) | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium Ion (D-LI50) & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 142 x 101 x 70 mm (5.59 x 3.98 x 2.76") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (IR optional) | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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