Editors Liked
- Excellent high ISO performance in both Raw and JPEG
- Small overall dimensions
- Very effective IS system
- Fantastic control layout
Editors Didn't Like
- AF system is subpar
- Poor battery life
- Noise reduction in Raw
- No 1080p60 or 4K support
Pentax KP
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Expert reviews and ratings
By digitalcameraworld.com
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The KP is an interesting camera, but it lags behind the cheaper K-70 in a couple of key areas and doesn't deliver enough to justify its much higher price. It's compact, sturdy and packed with photographic features, but we're left thinking Pentax should...
By pentaxforums.com
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The Pentax KP has proven to be a high-performance DSLR which makes no compromises in terms of image quality or construction. In fact, as of mid-2017, it delivers the best image quality of any Pentax APS-C DSLR thanks to the new 24-megapixel sensor's...
By Digital Photography Review
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The KP is a striking little camera that offers lots of helpful and unique features, brilliant controls, and excellent image quality in a relatively compact...
By PhotographyBLOG
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Coming on like a K-1 that's been shrunk in the wash, the Pentax KP inherits lots of its big brother's key features in a smaller, lighter and cheaper package. We particularly like the easily removable hand-grip, especially as the three different...
By Shutterbug
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By Digital Photography Review
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Last updated: November 21, 2017If you're getting serious about photography and don't mind spending a bit more money, you'll find some amazing cameras in the $1000-1500 price range. These cameras have excellent sensors (some full-frame), advanced...
By pdnonline.com
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The KP is a clear example of Pentax's strengths, fusing a rugged, ergonomic design with solid image quality and novel features. It's also a reminder of the company's weaknesses—lackluster video features and middling autofocus performance being top among...
By Digital Photography Review
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By Popular Photography Magazine
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Despite its modern features, the Pentax KP has a classic SLR style.The buttons and controls on the Pentax KP offer lots of customization...
By The Imaging Resource
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So how has Ricoh been able to achieve this degree of miniaturization while retaining so many features, and how does the Pentax KP handle? Well to answer that second question first, the answer is very well -- surprisingly so given its compact size. The...
By PC Mag
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The Pentax KP features a slim design and in-body 5-axis image stabilization, a first for a Pentax...
By Das Digitalkamera-Magazin
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Für die Bildaufnahme zeichnet bei der Pentax KP (Datenblatt) ein Bildsensor der APS-C-Klasse verantwortlich. Beim 23,5 x 15,6mm großen CMOS-Sensor mit 24,1 Megapixel (6.016 x 4.000 Pixel) wird zur besseren Detailzeichnung auf einen Tiefpassfilter...
By Computer Bild
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Filmfreunde werden mit der Pentax KP nicht glücklich, Fotofreaks, die gerne die Kameraeinstellungen ändern und sich von Wind und Regen nicht abschrecken lassen, dagegen schon. Die Bildqualität der Pentax KP ist hoch, auch bei wenig Licht. Bis ISO 1600...
By Foto-News
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Die Pentax KP bietet gute Voraussetzungen für Videoaufnahmen. Ihr interner Bildstabilisator verhilft zu verwacklungsarmen Filmen, die Farbdarstellung ist durch einen treffenden Weißabgleich gut und nur wie bei Fotos...
It’s not quite the best all-round option at this price, and is outgunned by many cheaper rivals, but fine build quality, snappy AF and excellent image quality make the Pentax KP worth a look.
As reviewed by TechRadar