Here are all of our Pentax digital camera reviews, listed alphabetically by model.

Pentax SLR (current models)

Pentax Point & Shoot (current models)

Pentax *ist D

6.1 megapixel, SLR

Released October 2003

$1699.00 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax *ist DL2

6.1 megapixel, SLR

 

Preview

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Pentax 645D

40.0 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-01

16.3 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

Review

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Pentax K-1

36.4 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-3

24.4 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-5

16.3 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

$1749.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K-5 II

16.3 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-5 IIs

16.3 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-7

14.6 megapixel, Pro SLR

Released July 2009

$1299.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K-30

16.3 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 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K-50

16.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom

Released July 2013

$149.00

First Shots

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Pentax K-500

16.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom

Released July 2013

$599.95

First Shots

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Pentax K-S1

20.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom

Released September 2014

$799.95

Preview

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Pentax K-S2

20.1 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

$499.00

Review

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Pentax K-r

12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2010

$849.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K-x

12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2009

$649.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K10D

10.2 megapixel, Pro SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released November 2006

$999.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K20D

14.6 megapixel, Pro SLR

Released April 2008

$799.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K100D

6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released July 2006

$699.95 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax K100D Super

6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released August 2007

$599.99

First Shots

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Pentax K110D

6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released August 2006

$599.95

Preview

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Pentax K200D

10.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2008

$799.95 Dave's Pick

Review

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Pentax K2000

10.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom

Released November 2008

$699.95

First Shots

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Pentax MX-1

12.0 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 Dave's Pick

Express Review

Pentax 33L

3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released April 2003

 

Full Review

Pentax 33WR

3.2 megapixel, Compact, 2.81x Zoom

Released October 2003

$349.00 Dave's Pick

Full Review

Pentax 43WR

4.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.80x Zoom

Released June 2004

$349.00 Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax 50L

5.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Preview

Pentax 230

2.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2002

$392.00

Full Review

Pentax 330

3.2 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released July 2001

$699.00

Full Review

Pentax 330GS

3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Full Review

Pentax 330RS

3.2 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Full Review

Pentax Optio 430

4.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.02x Zoom

Released November 2001

$799.00

Full Review

Pentax 430RS

4.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.02x Zoom

 

Full Review

Pentax 450

4.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom

 

Full Review

Pentax 550

5.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom

Released March 2003

$600.00

Full Review

Pentax O555

5.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.05x Zoom

Released October 2003

$767.00 Dave's Pick

Full Review

Pentax 750Z

7.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released September 2004

 

Full Review

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Pentax A10

8.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

$350.00

Full Review

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Pentax A20

10.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2006

$350.00

Preview

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Pentax A30

10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2007

$349.95

Preview

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Pentax A40

12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released February 2008

$299.95

First Shots

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Pentax E10

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released February 2006

$200.00

Preview

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Pentax E30

7.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released February 2007

$149.95

Preview

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Pentax E40

8.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released September 2007

$149.95

First Shots

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Pentax E50

8.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2008

$149.95

First Shots

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Pentax E60

10.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2008

$140.00

Preview

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Pentax E70

10.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released February 2009

$139.95

Preview

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Pentax E80

10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released September 2009

$129.95

Preview

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Pentax E90

10.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released February 2010

$99.95

Preview

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Pentax H90

12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released February 2010

$179.95

Preview

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Pentax I-10

12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released February 2010

$299.95

Preview

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Pentax LS465

16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released June 2012

$142.00

Preview

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Pentax M10

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Preview

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Pentax M20

7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released September 2006

$200.00

Preview

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Pentax M30

7.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2007

 

Preview

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Pentax M40

8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released August 2007

$199.95

Express Review

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Pentax M50

8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released March 2008

$229.95

Preview

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Pentax M90

12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

 

Preview

Pentax MX

3.2 megapixel, Other, 10.00x Zoom

$374.00

Full Review

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Pentax NB1000

14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released October 2010

$149.99

Preview

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Pentax P70

12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released February 2009

$199.95

First Shots

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Pentax P80

12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released September 2009

$199.95

Preview

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Pentax RS1000

14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released October 2010

$149.95

Preview

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Pentax RS1500

14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released April 2011

$149.95

Preview

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Pentax RZ10

14.0 megapixel, Compact, 10.00x Zoom

Released October 2010

$219.95

Preview

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Pentax RZ18

16.0 megapixel, Compact, 18.00x Zoom

Released October 2011

$299.95

Preview

Pentax Optio S

3.3 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

$399.00

Full Review

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Pentax S1

14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released March 2011

$199.95

Preview

Pentax S4

4.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2003

$549.00 Dave's Pick

Full Review

Pentax S4i

4.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released April 2004

  Dave's Pick

Full Review

Pentax S5i

5.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 2.93x Zoom

Released September 2004

  Dave's Pick

Full Review

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Pentax S6

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2005

 

Preview

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Pentax S7

7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released September 2006

$399.99

Preview

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Pentax S10

10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released September 2007

$249.95

First Shots

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Pentax S12

12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released April 2008

$279.95

Preview

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Pentax S60

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2005

$299.00

Preview

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Pentax T10

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.97x Zoom

Released March 2006

 

Preview

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Pentax T20

7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2006

$349.95

Preview

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Pentax T30

7.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2007

$349.95

Review

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Pentax V10

8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released November 2007

$249.95

Preview

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Pentax V20

8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released May 2008

$279.95

Preview

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Pentax VS20

16.0 megapixel, Compact, 20.00x Zoom

Released February 2012

$249.95

Preview

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Pentax W10

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2006

$299.95

Full Review

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Pentax W20

7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Preview

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Pentax W30

7.1 megapixel, 3.00x Zoom

Released March 2007

$299.95

Preview

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Pentax W60

10.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released July 2008

$329.95 Dave's Pick

Express Review

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Pentax W80

12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released July 2009

$299.95

First Shots

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Pentax W90

12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released April 2010

$329.95 Dave's Pick

Express Review

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Pentax WG-1

14.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released April 2011

$349.95

Preview

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Pentax WG-1 GPS

14.0 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

Express Review

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Pentax WG-2

16.0 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

Express Review

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Pentax WG-2 GPS

16.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released March 2012

$399.95

First Shots

Pentax WP

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

$400.00

Full Review

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Pentax WPi

6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom

 

Preview

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Pentax WS80

10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released September 2009

$249.95

Preview

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Pentax Z10

8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 7.00x Zoom

Released September 2007

$249.95

Review

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Pentax Q

12.4 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

Review

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Pentax Q-S1

12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom

Released August 2014

$499.95

Preview

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Pentax Q7

12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom

Released August 2013

$499.95

First Shots

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Pentax Q10

12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom

Released October 2012

$599.95

Preview

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Pentax WG-3

16.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom

Released March 2013

$299.95

Preview

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Pentax WG-3 GPS

16.0 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

Express Review

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Pentax WG-10

14.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom

Released April 2013

$179.95

Preview

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Pentax X-5

16.0 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 Dave's Pick

Express Review

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Pentax X70

12.0 megapixel, EVF, 24.00x Zoom

Released April 2009

$399.95

First Shots

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Pentax X90

12.1 megapixel, EVF, 26.00x Zoom

Released April 2010

$399.95

Express Review

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Pentax XG-1

16.0 megapixel, EVF, 52.00x Zoom

Released August 2014

$399.95

Preview

 


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