The Pentax K20D is virtually identical to the older K10D in terms of its design, so a lot of the comments that we made in our review of that camera will be repeated here. When you first take the Pentax K20D out of its box, you can instantly tell that this is a serious camera. Weighing over 700g and measuring 101(H) x 141(W) x 70(D), this is a large and heavy DSLR, even without the lens fitted. The K20D has a reassuringly solid feel that belies its mid-range price-tag, with an all-metal body and extremely angular, sculpted hand-grip. It's a world away from the much smaller, entry-level Pentax cameras, signifying the company's attempt to provide a DSLR camera for more experienced photographers.
The K20D is definitely designed for "normal" hands, departing from the recent trend of ultra-compact models. The Pentax K20D is dust and water resistant, thanks to a system of seals used throughout the design. This shows itself externally via the battery and memory card compartments, which are both opened by small rotating latches. They are a little fiddly to use if you're in a hurry though. Less impressive is the standard 18-55mm kit lens, which has also been updated to a Mark II version to cope with the extra resolution of the 14.6 megapixel sensor. This lens still has an all-plastic construction that just feels out of place mounted on the K20D. It's also a slow lens at both ends of the focal length (f3.5-5.6), so I'd suggest that you buy the K20D with the more expensive 16-45mm f/4 lens. Overall the K20D is an impressively solid camera that should withstand years of use.
Mark Goldstein
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