Testseek.com have collected 71 expert reviews of the Pentax K-x and the average rating is 85%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-x.
November 2009
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The editors liked
The features list on this camera puts its competitors to shame. No one else has anything like the HDR expander. The ability to record RAW files in Adobe's universal DNG format is a boon. Image quality is very good. Continuous shooting mode is up to al...
The feature list on this camera puts its competitors to shame. No one else has anything like the HDR expander. The ability to record RAW files in Adobe’s universal DNG format is a boon. Image quality is very good. Continuous shooting mode is up to n...
Very good noise profile
Nice-size viewfinder for its class
Relatively speedy
The editors didn't like
Only time will tell if the screen-printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined. ...
Only time will tell if the screen printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined.
Very good noise profile; good-size viewfinder for its class; relatively speedy
Doesn't display autofocus points in viewfinder; no HDMI connector; slow live-view autofocus; mediocre LCD display; unreliable image stabilisation
The Pentax K-x is a fast, inexpensive dSLR with better-than-average low-light photo quality. But it has some flaws to watch out for as well, such as unreliable image stabilisation ...
The Pentax K-x digital SLR camera is a beginner-friendly model featuring most of the latest must-haves – and the best choice here for those wanting video too – but the lack of a rechargeable battery is a pain. Gavin Stoker ...
If you can tolerate the slow Live View autofocus and a few minor handling flaws then this camera is a near perfect choice for a first DSLR. Just be sure the firmware is up-to-date to avoid possible power issues. Overall, the K-x offers an image qualit...
Abstract: Pentax K-x at a glance: 12.4-million-pixel CMOS sensor HD video capture 4.7fps shooting rate Street price around £550, including 18-55mm lens Scores: Features - 8/10 Build and handling - 8/10 White balance and colour - 8/10 Metering - 7/10 Resolution,...
Comprehensive feature set that ticks most of the boxes for today’s DSLR user, sharp results with kit lens and at optimal settings
No HDMI output for hooking the camera up to a high-def TV or monitor despite it offering HD movies, no rechargeable battery provided
For those looking for (nearly) all the latest must haves in one package, the Pentax K-x feature set offers a good value return for your money, whilst also being friendly to use via the prominence of its auto settings. Results straight out of the camera...
Comprehensive features; good results with supplied lens; HD video shooting; anti-shake
No rechargeable battery; No HDMI output
A good value camera for anyone who doesn’t want to stick with the big names of Canon or Nikon Good points Comprehensive features; good results with supplied lens; HD video shooting; anti-shake Bad points No rechargeable battery; No HDMI output ...
