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At just £326 exc VAT, the Pentax K-x is about as cheap as DSLRs get. That means we know what to expect: a cheap and cheerful camera that lacks features but atones in terms of value. Right? Wrong. The K-x is in fact one of our favourite amateur DSLRs. N...
Extraordinary value and capable of terrific results; 720p video is the cherry on top...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:12
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The Pentax K-x is a feature-packed alternative to the bigger-name brands. Offering a conventional digital SLR design and layout, the 12.4-megapixel K-x won’t baffle anyone trading up from a compact camera, as a point-and-shoot auto picture mode is the...
Userfriendly yet fullfeatured; ISO range expandable to ISO 12800 (otherwise ISO 6400); 1,280 x 720 pixels HD video; very fair price...
No rechargeable battery; plastic feel and basic control layout; no HDMIout...
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Product Code: 1639402 Offering a conventional digital SLR design and layout, the 12.4Mp Pentax K-x digital SLR won't baffle anyone trading up from a compact camera. Offering a conventional digital SLR design and layout, the 12.4Mp Pentax K-x won't b...
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...
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The Pentax K-x is a feature-packed alternative to the bigger-name brands. Offering a conventional DSLR design and layout, the 12.4-megapixel K-x won’t baffle anyone trading up from a compact camera, as a point-and-shoot auto picture mode is the most p...
User-friendly yet full-featured; ISO range expandable to ISO 12800 (otherwise ISO 6400); 1,280 x 720 pixels HD video; very fair price...
No rechargeable battery; plastic feel and basic control layout; no HDMI-out...
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The Pentax K-x is arguably one of the smallest and more accomplished entry-level DSLR cameras on the market. The K-x inherits the compact body and the simple layout of the K-m while squeezing in quite a few of the high-end features of its bigger brothe...
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...
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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...
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The K-x is available in red, blue and white, but in its more conservative black finish we'd struggle to distinguish it from the cheaper K-m. The layout of their controls is almost identical, as are the run-of-the-mill 2.7in, 230,000-pixel screens. The...
This capable all-rounder has excellent performance and image quality, but lens upgrades can be expensive...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:20
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Pentax's entry-level DSLR with high-end specs The latest addition to the Pentax line of DSLRs is aimed at entry-level photographers, but - looking at its specifications – you’d never guess it. Bearing more than a passing resemblance to the older Pentax...
The K-x is an exciting offering that sets a new standard for entry-level DSLRs. It’s a formidable camera that represents excellent value for money...
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With a design based on its previous starter model in the Pentax K-m, and some trickle down features from the higher end K7, the new K-x in offering 12.4 effective megapixels from a 12.9-megapixel CMOS sensor should in theory offer a best of both world...
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...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:20
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Sensors It’s the big difference between the K-m and the K-x – the move from a 10 Megapixel CCD to a 12 Megapixel CMOS, both from Sony. It seems like a small change, but it completely changes the camera.The "old faithful" CCD used in the K-m dates ba...
Clean, simple design, Excellent management of sensitivity, Remote flash function, Comfortable viewfinder, Builtin stabilization...
No display of focusing points in the viewfinder, Slow Live View, Embryonic video mode, Noisy shutter and focusing...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:20
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Pentax’s conventional-looking 12-megapixel K-x digital SLR camera comes after the company’s 10-megapixel K-m, which it shares many features with.These include a prominent Auto Picture mode for point-and-shoot operation in which the camera does the thin...
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...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:20
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Pentax’s conventional-looking 12-megapixel K-x digital SLR camera comes after the company’s 10-megapixel K-m, which it shares many features with.These include a prominent Auto Picture mode for point-and-shoot operation in which the camera does the thin...
Comprehensive features; good results with supplied lens; HD video shooting; antishake...
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...
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Pentax has been a strong name in the burgeoning budget DSLR market for a long time. The Pentax K-m, for instance, is a surprisingly good 10.2MP camera that can be had for as little as £330.The £700 Pentax K-x continues in a similar vein. Indeed, hold b...
Well built, Great image and video quality, Excellent kit lens, It's speedy...
Frame wobble in video mode, Expensive at launch, No autofocus in video mode, AA batteries a double-edged sword...
Pentax has been a strong name in the burgeoning budget DSLR market for a long time. The Pentax K-m, for instance, is a surprisingly good 10.2MP camera that can be had for as little as £330.The £700 Pentax K-x continues in a similar vein. Indeed...
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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-07-31 06:02:20
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With so many new DSLRs featuring HD video hitting the shelves, it’s no surprise that Pentax has joined the fray. Introducing the new Pentax K-x…...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-05 17:00:34
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This 12.4 megapixel camera is the Pentax entry model, supplied with an 18–55mm (27–82 film equivalent) lens with image stabilisation built into the body. The medium resolution 70mm LCD doubles as the camera status screen. The body is small and constru...
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...
Only time will tell if the screen printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined.
The K-x is remarkably well featured for the low price. Pentax make the competitors look like miserable penny-pinchers with their cut-down entry models. The beauty of this camera is that no user will be frustrated, wishing for this or that additional fe...
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This 12.4-megapixel camera is the Pentax entry model, supplied with an 18-55mm (27-82mm film equivalent) lens with image stabilisation built into the body. The medium-resolution 70mm LCD doubles as the camera status screen. The body is small and const...
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...
Only time will tell if the screen-printed control labels rub off too easily. Mirror/shutter slap is unrefined...
The K-x is remarkably well-featured for the low price. Pentax makes its competitors look like miserable penny-pinchers with their cut-down entry models. The beauty of this camera is that no user will be frustrated, wishing for this or that additional...
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Ever the innovator, Pentax is the first company to offer a DSLR camera in colours other than black and grey. The 12.4 megapixel K-x model will be available in a choice of white or black, as well as bright red and dark navy. Its small body makes the K-x...
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By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla PentaxK-XPentax K-x DSLR brings HD video recording to the massesNew Digital SLR camera brings HD movie recording, high-speed continuous shooting, and user-friendly operation in affordable, lightweight chassis.Pentax may not b...
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Like all the models in this group, the lens is still made primarily of plastic, including the mount, and doesn't offer any interesting specifications, but the focus and zoom rings are very smooth, and it's extremely sharp. It's unstabilised, but that does...
All in all, a great camera but it's expensive at this end of the market. If you add another hundred pounds then there are excellent mid-range DSLRs such as the Canon 500D and Nikon D5000 to choose from. However, if you want to tread the line between value...
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