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The Pentax K20D is a digital SLR that could make a “major impact” on its buyers, according to a recent review.

Steve’s Digicams put the 14.6-megapixel model to the test and praised it for its new CMOS sensor technology, which it states is among the best in its class.

The Pentax K20D is also equipped with a shake reduction system which is compatible with any lens…

New firmware has been released that boosts the abilities of the Pentax K20D DSLR, according to reports.

Digital Photography Review notes this week that there had been some early teething problems with the model but the manufacturer has addressed these issues and made the camera better all round.

It is reported that the firmware is available from Pentax’s Japanese site and according…

Pentax has made another addition to its Optio range – with a rugged water and dustproof model, it has emerged.

Infosyncworld. com reports this week that the manufacturer will now offer the Pentax Optio W60 in its range and is expected to be a great choice for those looking for a model that can be used in the great outdoors.

The 10-megapixel…

The Pentax Optio S12 offers 12 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and shake reduction in a “slim and slinky” casing, according to a recent review of the camera.

Dpreview. com notes that the camera, described by its maker as “offering the highest technology in the smallest possible body” is a “little beauty” capable of capturing images and video in “high quality”.

And although…

The Pentax K20D offers the “highest resolution” of any mid-range DSLR on the market, a recent review of the camera has said.

Ephotozine. com also praised the 14.6-megapixel model for its improved features compared to its predecessor the Pentax K10D, which had been the manufacturer’s flagship mid-range DSLR.

Among the upgrades included on the Pentax K20D are Live View shooting, an improved shake reduction system and…

The Pentax Optio W30 has been praised for its “ruggedness and durability” while also being an “ideal holiday camera” in a recent review.

Writing on Trusted Reviews, Cliff Smith said the model, which replaces the Pentax Optio W20 in the W-series line-up, comes with a similar control layout to its predecessor – but it also boasts a number of “crucial differences”.

Chiefly, the…

A review of the Pentax K10D has praised the camera for its “host of advanced technologies” that enable to produce “excellent” images.

The UK Digital Camera Reviews website said the 10.2 megapixel model, which includes an interchangeable lens and Pentax’s Shake Reduction system, also comes with a “stylish black” body that is resistant to both bad weather and dust.

Furthermore, a new Dust…

The Pentax Optio W30 is a waterproof point and shoot compact camera that does a “good job” of capturing quality images on both land and underwater, a review of the camera has said.

Digitalcamerareview. com also noted that the
Pentax Optio W30 improves on the underwater capability of its predecessor, the Pentax Optio W20, with a “first rate” casing and increased depth and submerged…

The Pentax Optio A40 is a compact camera that “means business”, combining easy to use controls with a rich feature set to produce high quality, high-resolution images, a review has said.

Technology site Pocket-lint added that the camera has the good quality styling typically seen with the Optio range, with neat controls and easy-to-find buttons. Shortcut tabs allow for fast adjustment of…

The Pentax Optio Z10 has been hailed as a “pocketable snapper” for people seeking a travel-friendly digital camera.

According to PopPhoto.com, the camera is an ideal choice for amateur photographers on the go, as the eight-megapixel Pentax Optio Z10 – described by the manufacturer as “not much bigger than a pack of cards” weighs around five ounces when batteries and SD…