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Here are all of our Pentax digital camera reviews, listed alphabetically by model.
Pentax SLR (current models)
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Pentax *ist D6.1 megapixel, SLR Released October 2003 |
$1699.00
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Pentax *ist DL26.1 megapixel, SLR |
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Pentax 645D40.0 megapixel, Pro SLR Though big and pricey, the Pentax 645D is surprisingly nimble and makes amazing pictures. We took the 645D for a few spins around town and ran it through our test lab and were amazed at the detail it captured. Released December 2010 |
$9995.95
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Pentax K-0116.3 megapixel, Compact System Camera, Non-Zoom Pentax goes its own way with a mirrorless camera that accepts standard K-mount lenses. That means access to a huge back catalog of quality optics without an adapter. Unfortunately, it also necessitates a body that's barely any smaller than a standard SLR. Released March 2012 |
$899.95
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Pentax K-136.4 megapixel, Pro SLR For its first-ever full-frame DSLR, Ricoh offers up the Pentax K-1 -- and what a beauty it is! With a superb design, features aplenty, great image quality and a solid, comfortable all-weather body, the K-1 is a no-brainer upgrade for Pentaxians looking to go full-frame. But what if you're shooting a rival system: Would this awesome-yet-affordable full-frame camera be right for you? Find out now in our in-depth Pentax K-1 review! Released April 2016 |
$1799.95
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Pentax K-324.4 megapixel, Pro SLR, 7.50x Zoom Ricoh's flagship APS-C camera, the 24-megapixel Pentax K-3 is jam-packed with clever technology, yet it's also affordably priced and among the very smallest enthusiast DSLRs. As well as overhauled imaging, autofocus, and metering, it also boasts an industry-first system that lets you choose whether resolution or moire-resistance are more critical for any given shot. But can its unique advantages tempt you away from mainstream rivals Canon and Nikon? (And should you upgrade, if you're already a Pentaxian?) Find out in our Pentax K-3 review! Released November 2013 |
$1149.95
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Pentax K-516.3 megapixel, Pro SLR, 3.06x Zoom With a brand-new 16-megapixel sensor, ~6.5 frames per second burst rate, and an unusually wide expanded ISO sensitivity range of 80 to 51,200 equivalents, the Pentax K-5 takes over the flagship position in Pentax's APS-C digital SLR lineup, replacing 2009's K-7 model. Released October 2010 |
$799.99
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Pentax K-5 II16.3 megapixel, Pro SLR, 7.50x Zoom Pentax's flagship enthusiast DSLR might not differ radically from its predecessor, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. The Pentax K-5 II replaces a camera that was very well-received, and makes a worthwhile improvement in low-light autofocus. It also switches to a more attractive and durable LCD monitor. Unfortunately, the movie mode is still very dated, and the new autofocus system is a little slower than the one it replaces. Still, the K-5 II packs in a lot of features into a solid, weather-sealed, and very customizable body. Released October 2012 |
$1449.95
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Pentax K-5 IIs16.3 megapixel, Pro SLR With the K-5 IIs, Pentax takes its popular K-5 II enthusiast DSLR, and makes a simple yet radical change, removing the moire-fighting low-pass filter. Once moire patterns make their way into your images, they can be tricky to remove without adversely affecting image quality. For the typical photographer, preventing them happening in the first place as most cameras do makes more sense, even if this trades away a little detail. If sharpness is your primary goal, though, then there's no denying that the Pentax K-5 IIs has the edge on its mainstream sibling. Released October 2012 |
$1199.95
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Pentax K-714.6 megapixel, Pro SLR Released July 2009 |
$1299.95
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Pentax K-3016.3 megapixel, SLR, 7.50x Zoom Pentax takes features commonly associated with enthusiast-level DSLRs, and places them in a mid-range model that the rest of us can afford. With a great pentaprism viewfinder, a weather-sealed body, and twin control dials, the Pentax K-30 offers a lot of bang for the buck. Throw in much the same imaging configuration as the mirrorless K-01, and you're looking at a mighty interesting camera. Released July 2012 |
$1199.00
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Pentax K-5016.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released July 2013 |
$149.00
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Pentax K-50016.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released July 2013 |
$599.95
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Pentax K-S120.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released September 2014 |
$799.95
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Pentax K-S220.1 megapixel, SLR, 2.78x Zoom Pentax is sometimes seen as a conservative brand, but the Pentax K-S2 changes all that with features never seen before in the company's DSLRs: A tilt/swivel screen, in-camera Wi-Fi and a retracting kit lens. And that's not all. The K-S2 retains great specs from earlier mid-range Pentax DSLRs like a glass pentaprism viewfinder, twin control dials and weather sealing. Rivals would have you pay enthusiast-grade pricing for all this, but is there a catch? Find out in our in-depth Pentax K-S2 review! Released February 2015 |
$799.95
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Pentax K-r12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2010 |
$849.95
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Pentax K-x12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2009 |
$649.95
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Pentax K10D10.2 megapixel, Pro SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2006 |
$999.95
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Pentax K20D14.6 megapixel, Pro SLR Released April 2008 |
$799.95
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Pentax K100D6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released July 2006 |
$699.95
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Pentax K100D Super6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2007 |
$599.99
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Pentax K110D6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2006 |
$599.95
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Pentax K200D10.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2008 |
$799.95
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Pentax K200010.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2008 |
$699.95
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Pentax MX-112.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 4.00x Zoom Boasting top-notch build quality and retro-styled design, the Pentax MX-1 enthusiast compact combines timeless styling with modern niceties such as a tilting LCD screen, fast 4x optical zoom lens, RAW still image capture and Full HD movie recording. Though the 1/1.7-inch imaging sensor might not produce photos that rival those from larger sensor cameras, the image quality from the MX-1 -- especially at lower ISOs -- remains quite pleasing. It's a great compact backup for serious photographers, and a serious step-up for advanced beginners. Released February 2013 |
$499.95
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Pentax 33L3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released April 2003 |
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Pentax 33WR3.2 megapixel, Compact, 2.81x Zoom Released October 2003 |
$349.00
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Pentax 43WR4.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.80x Zoom Released June 2004 |
$349.00
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Pentax 50L5.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax 2302.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2002 |
$392.00
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Pentax 3303.2 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released July 2001 |
$699.00
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Pentax 330GS3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax 330RS3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax Optio 4304.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.02x Zoom Released November 2001 |
$799.00
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Pentax 430RS4.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.02x Zoom |
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Pentax 4504.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom |
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Pentax 5505.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom Released March 2003 |
$600.00
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Pentax O5555.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom Released October 2003 |
$767.00
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Pentax 750Z7.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released September 2004 |
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Pentax A108.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
$350.00
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Pentax A2010.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2006 |
$350.00
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Pentax A3010.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007 |
$349.95
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Pentax A4012.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2008 |
$299.95
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Pentax E106.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2006 |
$200.00
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Pentax E307.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2007 |
$149.95
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Pentax E408.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2007 |
$149.95
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Pentax E508.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2008 |
$149.95
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Pentax E6010.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2008 |
$140.00
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Pentax E7010.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2009 |
$139.95
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Pentax E8010.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2009 |
$129.95
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Pentax E9010.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2010 |
$99.95
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Pentax H9012.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2010 |
$179.95
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Pentax I-1012.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2010 |
$299.95
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Pentax LS46516.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released June 2012 |
$142.00
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Pentax M106.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax M207.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2006 |
$200.00
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Pentax M307.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007 |
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Pentax M408.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2007 |
$199.95
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Pentax M508.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2008 |
$229.95
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Pentax M9012.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom |
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Pentax MX3.2 megapixel, Other, 10.00x Zoom |
$374.00
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Pentax NB100014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released October 2010 |
$149.99
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Pentax P7012.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released February 2009 |
$199.95
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Pentax P8012.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released September 2009 |
$199.95
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Pentax RS100014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released October 2010 |
$149.95
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Pentax RS150014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released April 2011 |
$149.95
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Pentax RZ1014.0 megapixel, Compact, 10.00x Zoom Released October 2010 |
$219.95
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Pentax RZ1816.0 megapixel, Compact, 18.00x Zoom Released October 2011 |
$299.95
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Pentax Optio S3.3 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
$399.00
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Pentax S114.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2011 |
$199.95
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Pentax S44.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2003 |
$549.00
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Pentax S4i4.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released April 2004 |
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Pentax S5i5.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 2.93x Zoom Released September 2004 |
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Pentax S66.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2005 |
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Pentax S77.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2006 |
$399.99
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Pentax S1010.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2007 |
$249.95
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Pentax S1212.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released April 2008 |
$279.95
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Pentax S606.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2005 |
$299.00
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Pentax T106.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.97x Zoom Released March 2006 |
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Pentax T207.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2006 |
$349.95
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Pentax T307.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007 |
$349.95
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Pentax V108.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2007 |
$249.95
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Pentax V208.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released May 2008 |
$279.95
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Pentax VS2016.0 megapixel, Compact, 20.00x Zoom Released February 2012 |
$249.95
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Pentax W106.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2006 |
$299.95
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Pentax W207.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax W307.1 megapixel, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007 |
$299.95
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Pentax W6010.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released July 2008 |
$329.95
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Pentax W8012.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released July 2009 |
$299.95
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Pentax W9012.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2010 |
$329.95
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Pentax WG-114.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2011 |
$349.95
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Pentax WG-1 GPS14.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Water, cold, dust, crush, and shockproof, the Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS will also record where you are when you shoot your pictures. But for all its toughness we were disappointed in the images except for those who only print 8x10 or smaller most of the time. Released April 2011 |
$399.95
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Pentax WG-216.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom If the Autobots had a digital camera, this would be it: Strikingly cool and playful, the Pentax WG-2 has some pretty unique features and takes pretty good pictures too. Released March 2012 |
$349.95
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Pentax WG-2 GPS16.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
$399.95
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Pentax WP6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
$400.00
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Pentax WPi6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom |
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Pentax WS8010.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released September 2009 |
$249.95
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Pentax Z108.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 7.00x Zoom Released September 2007 |
$249.95
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Pentax Q12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, Non-Zoom Pentax produces a small-sensor digital camera with interchangeable lenses, a first for the digital camera industry. If your interchangeable-lens camera sits at home on the shelf because it's too big, the Pentax Q be the camera you're looking for, but is it too extreme for the rest of us? Released September 2011 |
$749.95
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Pentax Q-S112.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2014 |
$499.95
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Pentax Q712.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2013 |
$499.95
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Pentax Q1012.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2012 |
$599.95
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Pentax WG-316.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$299.95
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Pentax WG-3 GPS16.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom The Pentax WG-3 GPS packs in some ultra-cool features -- such as its Digital Microscope mode, front LCD gauge readout and inductive charging mode -- and a radical, rugged design. Unfortunately though, for us it just didn't pack in enough image quality, performance and usability. Though the camera took decent pictures underwater and on dry land, it struggled in low-light situations despite being equipped with an f/2 max aperture at wide angle. Moreover, we found the WG-3 GPS's menu system was difficult to learn. The WG-3 GPS still should hold appeal to adventurers who favor ruggedness and style over ultimate image quality. Released March 2013 |
$349.95
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Pentax WG-1014.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2013 |
$179.95
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Pentax X-516.0 megapixel, EVF, 26.00x Zoom The Pentax X-5 is a versatile, all-in-one superzoom camera with an impressive 26x optical zoom, offering 22-580mm equivalent range. Images with good lighting are surprisingly crisp, even at full tele, but the camera doesn't fare as well in low lighting and it's frustratingly slow to use. Despite those hiccups, the X-5 remains one of the best entry-level superzoom cameras we've tested. Released September 2012 |
$279.95
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Pentax X7012.0 megapixel, EVF, 24.00x Zoom Released April 2009 |
$399.95
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Pentax X9012.1 megapixel, EVF, 26.00x Zoom Released April 2010 |
$399.95
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Pentax XG-116.0 megapixel, EVF, 52.00x Zoom Released August 2014 |
$399.95
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