Pentax KP

The Pentax KP features a svelte design, protection from weather, and excellent imaging, but is held back by Wi-Fi issues and so-so video.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Pentax KP 1

Product details

  • 24.3 effective Megapixel APS C AA filter less CMOS sensor with Iso 819200 and pixel shift resolution
  • 5 Axis shake reduction system
  • Pixel shift resolution technology; Uses shake reduction to move the image sensor in single pixel increments, to capture 4 images that are combined into a single, Hi Res image
  • A vertical tilt LCD monitor that facilitates high and low angle shooting
  • Dustproof, weather resistant, -10 Degree built in Wi Fi

PROS

+ 24-megapixel APS-C image sensor.
+ 5-axis image stabilization.
+ 27-point focus system.
+ 7fps continuous shooting.
+ Pentaprism viewfinder.
+ Tilting LCD.
+ Weather-sealed design.
+ Modular grip system.

CONS

- Dated video features.
- Single card slot.
- Short battery life.
- Very small Raw buffer.
- So-so tracking capability.
- Slow, buggy Wi-Fi app.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on August 15, 2017
The Pentax KP features a svelte design, protection from weather, and excellent imaging, but is held back by Wi-Fi issues and so-so video.
60
By TechRadar on May 09, 2017
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.
80