ProductCritic: Pentax K10D Reviews

megapixel.net (94)

Positives: Excellent image quality. Excellent range of shooting modes. Very well built. Built-in stabilization and CCD dust reduction system. RAW format. RAW button. Dual mode Depth of Field Preview/Digital Preview. Excellent ergonomic design. Excellent autonomy. Negatives: Spot Metering cannot be linked to AF point. Documentation occasionally obscure on some critical points.

Luminous Landscape (92)

But, it didn’t take me long to discover that this is a camera that the sophisticated user will find to be a pleasure to work with. Image quality is on a par with virtually anything else on the market, the camera is very feature rich, the price is right, and it therefore isn’t a stretch to say that the K10D is probably the best value in a 10 Megapixel DSLR at this time.

DPexpert (92)

The Pentax K10D is a brilliant camera. At the price it is a world-beater. It will be interesting to see how it goes in the market place where, paradoxically, its low price may count against it.

NeoCamera.com (91)

The bottom line is that the Pentax K10D is a very desirable digital SLR. Although its feature set is unmatched, the Canon Digital Rebel XTi and Canon EOS 30D remain the image quality champions

ePhotozine (90)

Pentax are back! With the possible exception of frame rate, made up for in part with the Shake-reduction and dual RAW capability, this camera is up there with Nikon’s D200 and Canon’s 30D. Packed with features that have been well thought out and are easily accessible in a body that has been built to withstand the pressures of hard use in typically English climates it has a lot going for it.

DigitalCameraInfo.com (90)

We’d call the K10D an ambitious camera, one that could be a top-end body for many kinds of photographers, including some pros – it could be a fine wedding or portrait camera. And *ist shooters clearly have an inviting upgrade path in the K10D.

Pocket-lint (90)

Simply put, I can highly recommend this camera, particularly if you have stash of old Pentax optics lurking in a cupboard somewhere.

Digital Camera Resource Page (90)

All things considered, the Pentax K10D is an excellent midrange digital SLR. It offers a solid, well-designed body, rocket-fast performance, and superb photo quality if you get away from the default settings. It may not be a great choice for those used to live-view and scene modes, but if you’re ready to dive into more serious photography, the K10D is a great choice. It earns my highest recommendation.

Photo Review Australia (90)

A relatively late entrant into the 10-megapixel DSLR category, the new Pentax K10D offers a number of advantages over its competitors, starting with its more robust, body, which has dust and weatherproof sealing. The plastic case is solidly mounted on a metal chassis, which gives added weight to the camera itself. Balance is excellent and the camera-plus-lens is comfortable to hold and operate.

Popular Photography & Imaging (89)

The K10D not only proves that Pentax belongs in the big leagues, it’s an all-star player.

Digital Photography Review (87)

At just under $900 it’s a very strong proposition, so despite our reservations about the slightly soft image processing the K10D just achieves a Highly Recommended.

CNET (77)

A great feature set for the price, pro-level customization, and excellent photo quality make the Pentax K10D a bargain amateur dSLR. Only unremarkable performance holds it back from joining the pack leaders.