Pentax Ricoh Announces GR Camera

By Laura Hicks | 4/17/2013

The Ricoh GR features an APS-C sensor and a 28mm f/2.8 lens all housed in an advanced, compact body for about $800.

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Pentax Announces Availability of K-30 DSLR in 15 New Colors

By DCR Staff | 4/2/2013

The company has announced its K-30 DSLR is now available for pre-order in 15 different colors.

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Pentax Offers Discounts for 645D, K-5IIs and Select Lenses

By Laura Hicks | 3/11/2013

In conjunction with WPPI, Pentax is offering deep discounts for the rest of March on select cameras and lenses.

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Pentax Unleashes New Ruggedized Cameras

By Laura Hicks | 1/29/2013

Today Pentax announced three new "Rugged" cameras to their lineup, the WG-3, WG-3 GPS and the WG-10, available just in time for some summer fun.

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CES 2013: Pentax MX-1 First Look Preview

By Laura Hicks | 1/14/2013

The MX-1 has a well-crafted, retro style body. It features a 12 MP backlit CMOS sensor,3 inch LCD screen, and a 4x zoom f/1.8-2.5 lens.

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Pentax Releases K-5 II, K-5 IIs DSLRs, New Q10 ILC

By J.R. | 9/10/2012

Pentax unveiled a trio of attractive new cameras today: the K-5 II and K-5 IIs flagship DSLRs, and an update to their ultraportable 'hybrid' camera system, the Pentax Q10.

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Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS First Look Review

By Allison Johnson | 7/24/2012

The Optio WG-2 is the latest in Pentax's line of rugged cameras. It can handle drops, spills, dust and freezing temperatures. Still not impressed? Okay tough guy, take a look at our first impressions and see how it's shaping up.

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Pentax K-30 First Look Review

By Theano Nikitas | 6/22/2012

We stepped out with the Pentax K-30 on a scorching New York afternoon to put this all-weather DSLR to the test. Beyond rugged capabilities, it's an enticing entry-level option with a 16 megapixel sensor. Check out our first impressions and images while they're hot.

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Pentax K-01 First Look Review

By Jim Keenan | 5/30/2012

Pentax was late to the mirrorless party but it brought two distinct offerings - the pint-sized Pentax Q and the K-01. We're taking a first look at the uniquely styled K-01 while the full review is in the works.

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Pentax K-30 Weather-Resistant DSLR Unveiled

By Allison Johnson | 5/22/2012

Pentax-Ricoh takes the wraps off a new mid-range DSLR, adding the weather-resistant K-30 to its portfolio. This new addition offers an updated AF system, up to 6 fps burst shooting and a 100% field of view optical viewfinder.

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Pentax K-01 and WG-2 GPS Available Now to U.S. Shoppers

By Allison Johnson | 3/12/2012

Announced soon after CES 2012, the Pentax K-01 mirrorless camera and WG-2 GPS rugged compact ship today to consumers in North America.

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Pentax K-01 Boasts APS-C Sensor, Mod Design

By Allison Johnson | 2/2/2012

Pentax introduces today the K-01, a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera with a bold new look by industrial designer Marc Newson. The K-01 accepts Pentax's K-mount lenses and offers a 16 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor coupled to a new PRIME M processing engine.

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