Pentax K20D

The Pentax K20D and similar Samsung GX-20 are 14.6 megapixel digital single-lens reflex cameras, announced on January 24, 2008, and expected to become available in March 2008. Specifications and photos have been leaked onto the Internet in the days preceding their launch. Pre-booking also been rumour that at the list of 2000++ with 2 month waiting.

Apperently the K20D is the successor to the well-reviewed Pentax K10D prosumer DSLR. The K20D has been released alongside the Pentax K200D (a substantial upgrade of the entry-level Pentax K100D model). Relative to its predecessor, the K20D offers:

-increased resolution (14.6 megapixels vs. 10 megapixels)
-slightly larger, higher-resolution, Liveview LCD
-more versatile continuous shooting mode, offering a choice between 3 fps at full resolution and 20 fps at 1.6 megapixel resolution, at least.
-improved autofocus system and shake reduction system
-new Dust Alert feature, it will scan the sensor for any dust and show an image display of it on the screen
-higher sensitivity, up to ISO 6400 equivalent (vs. ISO 1600 for the K10D)
-dynamic range enlargement by 1EV
-ability to adjust the focal plane to solve front/back focus problems