Pentax Digital Cameras and Lenses

Quick info

Global website:	www.pentax.com
US website:	www.pentaximaging.com
EU website:	www.pentax.eu
Established:	1919
Country:	Japan
First digital camera:	EI-C90, 1997

Active in the consumer photography market since 1952 (when it introduced the first ever Japanese 35mm SLR), Pentax entered the digital camera market in 1997 with the unique EI-C90 (which came in two halves, allowing it to be used without the LCD screen). Today Pentax offers a range of (mostly fairly simple, but pretty) compacts under the Optio brand, including several waterproof models, and a couple of superzooms, but struggles against the market leaders. Its DSLR range, started in 2003, may be not be the largest, but contains several award-winners and plenty of innovative features (plus, some models are available in a range of lurid colors). Pentax also offers the 645D, a 40 megapixel medium format SLR system.

Pentax Cameras

Pentax has failed to make much of a mark with its Optio range of point and shoot compacts, though the current range contains some of the strongest models it has introduced in many years.

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Pentax Lenses

Pentax offers a wide range of lenses including probably the most complete selection of pancakes and primes designed specifically for APS-C bodies, though only the latest SDM models have built-in ultrasonic motors (these won’t work with older bodies).

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Recently announced

	Pentax smc DA 50mm F1.8 Announced: May 21, 2012
	Pentax K-30 Announced: May 21, 2012
	Pentax Optio LS465 Announced: May 21, 2012
	Pentax Optio WG-2 Announced: Feb 7, 2012
	Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS Announced: Feb 7, 2012
	Pentax smc DA 40mm F2.8 XS Lens Announced: Feb 2, 2012
	Pentax K-01 Announced: Feb 2, 2012
	Pentax Optio VS20 Announced: Jan 25, 2012
	Pentax Optio RZ18 Announced: Sep 12, 2011
	Pentax 03 Fish-Eye Announced: Jun 23, 2011

Most recent reviews

	Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS Reviewed: Aug 16, 2011	62%
	Pentax Optio RZ10 Reviewed: Jul 19, 2011	65%
	Pentax K-r Reviewed: Mar 11, 2011	71%
	Pentax K-5 Reviewed: Dec 18, 2010	83%
	Pentax X90 Reviewed: Jul 6, 2010	61%
	Pentax K-x Reviewed: Dec 23, 2009	73%
	Pentax K-7 Reviewed: Oct 2, 2009	74%
	Pentax Optio W60 Reviewed: Jul 1, 2009
	Pentax K-m (K2000) Reviewed: Jan 30, 2009	65%
	Pentax Optio S12 Reviewed: Dec 5, 2008

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Recent Pentax news

Nov 2, 2011	Pentax Ricoh updates firmware for Q and lenses
Sep 12, 2011	Pentax unveils Optio RZ18 compact superzoom
Jul 13, 2011	Pentax makes 645D Camera Grand Prix limited edition
Jul 8, 2011	DCWatch reports on Pentax's Astro Tracing function using the O-GPS module
Jul 1, 2011	Ricoh buys Pentax to build interchangeable lens camera business
Jun 23, 2011	Pentax Q small-sensor mirrorless camera announced and previewed
Jun 23, 2011	Pentax announces four additional Q mount lenses
Jun 3, 2011	Pentax launches O-GPS1 geotagging module
Apr 20, 2011	Pentax Japan offers colorful grip options for K-r
Apr 7, 2011	Pentax offers DC Super Heroes RS1500 pack
Mar 16, 2011	Pentax releases Optio RS1500 with changeable covers
Mar 11, 2011	Just posted: Pentax K-r full review
Mar 10, 2011	Pentax releases firmware updates for K-5 and 645D
Mar 2, 2011	Pentax launches Optio S1 digital compact camera
Feb 7, 2011	Pentax unveils Optio WG-1 & WG-1 GPS rugged compacts

Recent sample galleries

	Pentax 645D sample gallery 24 photos
	Pentax Optio WG1 review samples 22 photos
	Pentax Optio RZ10 review samples 24 photos
	Pentax Kr Review Samples 31 photos
	Pentax K-5 Review Samples 30 photos
	Pentax 645D preview samples 5 photos