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Testseek.co.uk have collected 52 expert reviews of the Pentax K-m and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-m.
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December 2008


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The editors liked

  • Clear
  • Easytouse interface
  • Thorough but unobtrusive Help system for beginners
  • Solid case
  • Image stabilization
  • Comfortable viewfinder
  • SR anti-shake
  • Dynamic range
  • Image quality
  • AA batteries
  • Tough build
  • Effective anti-shake system
  • Great pictures
  • Price
  • Ergonomics and handling
  • Simple menu system
  • Simple operation info panel
  • Custom setting
  • Relatively compact
  • Lightweight yet solid
  • Good value
  • User friendly
  • Light and compact
  • Fast
  • Responsive and user friendly
  • Colourful and crisp results

The editors didn't like

  • No weather proofing
  • No screen on top of the case
  • A little heavier than some of the competition
  • Autofocus zone not shown in viewfinder
  • Kit lens performance
  • Noisy AF
  • Poor quality kit lens
  • Limited flash modes
  • Slow RAW writing
  • Lightweight build
  • Murky viewfinder
  • LCD lacks anti reflection coating
  • Slight underexposure issues
  • No rechargeable battery
  • AAs add to weight and bulk
  • Some pixel fringing Min specs
  • 10.2 effective megapixel stills
  • 18-55mm zoom included
  • Up to 1650 shots from four AA batteries (supplied)
  • 5-point wide area AF mode
  • Optical viewfinder with 96% field of...
  • Slight underexposure
  • No Live View facility

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  Published: 2009-09-18, review by: pcpro.co.uk

  • Simply superb value for money with very few missing features, and great image quality too ...

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  Published: 2009-07-15, review by: digicambuyer.co.uk

  • Rock-solid build quality, great handling, and even if the looks don’t set the pulse racing, the Pentax is a great option for those on a budget...

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  Published: 2009-07-15, review by: Photoradar.com

  • Does the world need another 10-megapixel 'starter' SLR?Pentax seems to think so, and the K-m is the company's attempt to muscle in on this sector.You should be able to pick it up for around £350, which is cheaper than the K200D and right in there with ...

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  Published: 2009-03-31, review by: macworld.co.uk

  • Relatively compact, lightweight yet solid, good value, user friendly
  • No rechargeable battery, AAs add to weight and bulk, some pixel fringing Min specs: 10.2 effective megapixel stills, 18-55mm zoom included, up to 1650 shots from four AA batteries (supplied), 5-point wide area AF mode, optical viewfinder with 96% field of...

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  Published: 2009-03-30, Author: Cliff Smith , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The digital camera market continues to defy the doom and gloom surrounding the rest of the economy. People are still buying new cameras, and more and more of them are choosing to buy digital SLRs. Most of the manufacturers in the consumer DSL...

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  Published: 2009-03-16, review by: pcadvisor.co.uk

  • Those looking to make the jump from digital compact to more fully featured (and better performing) digital SLR will discover the Pentax K-m a very competent example. Given its current price it’s also something of a bargain for the beginner, coming w...

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  Published: 2009-02-26, review by: computeractive.co.uk

  • Light and compact; fast, responsive and user friendly; colourful and crisp results,
  • Slight underexposure; no Live View facility
  • The Pentax K-m camera is a good-value reliable camera that will do most of what you want and won’t break the bank...

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  Published: 2009-02-06, review by: reghardware.co.uk

  • At this price point, and with this level of performance, there’s really very little to complain about. Somehow, Pentax have put together a nice package of features at a nice price, without compromising performance to any large degree. If the K-m doe...

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  Published: 2009-02-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  Pentaxs latest DSLR, the 10.2-megapixel K-m, is a new addition to the range and sits beneath the previous entry-level model, the K200D. Following stiff competition in the entry-level class, Pentax has followed rivals such as Nikon and Canon and remove...

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  Published: 2009-01-01, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • Abstract:  There are some fantastic digital SLR cameras for first-time buyers, with Canons EOS 1000D currently leading the pack. Pentaxs previous model, the K200D, couldnt match the Canon for quality and value but it had some unique features at this price, ...

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