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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
Image quality, price, ergonomics and handling, simple menu system, simple operation info panel, custom setting
Limited flash modes, slow RAW writing, lightweight build, murky viewfinder, LCD lacks anti reflection coating, slight underexposure issues
The Pentax K-m provides a simplified DSLR experience... providing a near point and shoot interface but with the bells and whistles you can also find on more advanced DSLRs. However, that very simplicity may be its Achilles heel...
