Conclusion: Despite its flaws, I liked using the Pentax K20D. It offers build quality and features that make you assume that it's in the same price range as the Canon 50D and Nikon D300, but you can pick one up for around $1000 (body only). If live view and a fast burst rate are very important to you, then I'd probably look at something else. But for a...
Conclusion: The K20D is a great camera for the photo-enthusiast - and maybe for the pro too. The new 14.6-megapixel CMOS image sensor, combined with a lot of modern technology create a wonderful camera for only $1,129.95. The Live View function, in-body Shake Reduction capability and improved Dust Reduction system show that PENTAX is serious about evolution...
Conclusion: 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 corrects for the issue that plagued us most. It offers a great on-paper specification that is backed-up by a level of...