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

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	Pentax *ist D 6.1 megapixel, SLR Released October 2003	$1699.00 Full Review

	Pentax *ist DL2 6.1 megapixel, SLR	Preview

	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 Review

	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

	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 Review

	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 Review

	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	$799.99 Full Review

	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 Review

	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 Review

	Pentax K-7 14.6 megapixel, Pro SLR Released July 2009	$1299.95 Full Review

	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 Review

	Pentax K-50 16.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released July 2013	$149.00 First Shots

	Pentax K-500 16.3 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released July 2013	$599.95 First Shots

	Pentax K-S1 20.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.06x Zoom Released September 2014	$799.95 Preview

	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

	Pentax K-r 12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2010	$849.95 Full Review

	Pentax K-x 12.4 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2009	$649.95 Full Review

	Pentax K10D 10.2 megapixel, Pro SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2006	$999.95 Full Review

	Pentax K20D 14.6 megapixel, Pro SLR Released April 2008	$799.95 Full Review

	Pentax K100D 6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released July 2006	$699.95 Full Review

	Pentax K100D Super 6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2007	$599.99 First Shots

	Pentax K110D 6.1 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2006	$599.95 Preview

	Pentax K200D 10.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2008	$799.95 Review

	Pentax K2000 10.2 megapixel, SLR, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2008	$699.95 First Shots

	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 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 Full Review

	Pentax 43WR 4.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.80x Zoom Released June 2004	$349.00 Full Review

	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 Full Review

	Pentax 750Z 7.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released September 2004	Full Review

	Pentax A10 8.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom	$350.00 Full Review

	Pentax A20 10.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2006	$350.00 Preview

	Pentax A30 10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007	$349.95 Preview

	Pentax A40 12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2008	$299.95 First Shots

	Pentax E10 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2006	$200.00 Preview

	Pentax E30 7.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2007	$149.95 Preview

	Pentax E40 8.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2007	$149.95 First Shots

	Pentax E50 8.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2008	$149.95 First Shots

	Pentax E60 10.1 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2008	$140.00 Preview

	Pentax E70 10.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2009	$139.95 Preview

	Pentax E80 10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2009	$129.95 Preview

	Pentax E90 10.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released February 2010	$99.95 Preview

	Pentax H90 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2010	$179.95 Preview

	Pentax I-10 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2010	$299.95 Preview

	Pentax LS465 16.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released June 2012	$142.00 Preview

	Pentax M10 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom	Preview

	Pentax M20 7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2006	$200.00 Preview

	Pentax M30 7.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007	Preview

	Pentax M40 8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2007	$199.95 Express Review

	Pentax M50 8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2008	$229.95 Preview

	Pentax M90 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom	Preview

	Pentax MX 3.2 megapixel, Other, 10.00x Zoom	$374.00 Full Review

	Pentax NB1000 14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released October 2010	$149.99 Preview

	Pentax P70 12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released February 2009	$199.95 First Shots

	Pentax P80 12.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released September 2009	$199.95 Preview

	Pentax RS1000 14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released October 2010	$149.95 Preview

	Pentax RS1500 14.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released April 2011	$149.95 Preview

	Pentax RZ10 14.0 megapixel, Compact, 10.00x Zoom Released October 2010	$219.95 Preview

	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

	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 Full Review

	Pentax S4i 4.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released April 2004	Full Review

	Pentax S5i 5.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 2.93x Zoom Released September 2004	Full Review

	Pentax S6 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2005	Preview

	Pentax S7 7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2006	$399.99 Preview

	Pentax S10 10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2007	$249.95 First Shots

	Pentax S12 12.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released April 2008	$279.95 Preview

	Pentax S60 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2005	$299.00 Preview

	Pentax T10 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 2.97x Zoom Released March 2006	Preview

	Pentax T20 7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2006	$349.95 Preview

	Pentax T30 7.1 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007	$349.95 Review

	Pentax V10 8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released November 2007	$249.95 Preview

	Pentax V20 8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released May 2008	$279.95 Preview

	Pentax VS20 16.0 megapixel, Compact, 20.00x Zoom Released February 2012	$249.95 Preview

	Pentax W10 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2006	$299.95 Full Review

	Pentax W20 7.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom	Preview

	Pentax W30 7.1 megapixel, 3.00x Zoom Released March 2007	$299.95 Preview

	Pentax W60 10.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released July 2008	$329.95 Express Review

	Pentax W80 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released July 2009	$299.95 First Shots

	Pentax W90 12.1 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2010	$329.95 Express Review

	Pentax WG-1 14.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2011	$349.95 Preview

	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

	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

	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

	Pentax WPi 6.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.00x Zoom	Preview

	Pentax WS80 10.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released September 2009	$249.95 Preview

	Pentax Z10 8.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 7.00x Zoom Released September 2007	$249.95 Review

	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

	Pentax Q-S1 12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2014	$499.95 Preview

	Pentax Q7 12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released August 2013	$499.95 First Shots

	Pentax Q10 12.4 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released October 2012	$599.95 Preview

	Pentax WG-3 16.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2013	$299.95 Preview

	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

	Pentax WG-10 14.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released April 2013	$179.95 Preview

	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 Express Review

	Pentax X70 12.0 megapixel, EVF, 24.00x Zoom Released April 2009	$399.95 First Shots

	Pentax X90 12.1 megapixel, EVF, 26.00x Zoom Released April 2010	$399.95 Express Review

	Pentax XG-1 16.0 megapixel, EVF, 52.00x Zoom Released August 2014	$399.95 Preview