Pentax K-X DSLR Specifications & Price Leaked? [Pentax K-X 12.1 Megapixel Entry Level DSLR with 720p HD Video Capabilities]

By way of a brief heads up, according to rumours now starting to propagate Pentax are seemingly set to officially announce their latest entry level DSLR, known as the Pentax K-X, later today but it would appear that the Pentax K-X’s specifications, as well as a number of images, have already made it into the wild offering us a tantalising glimpse as to what’s apparently on offer.

According to the leaks, and without any further ado, the Pentax K-X will bring the following to the table in terms of key features:

• High resolution 12.4 megapixel CMOS image sensor features sensor-shift Shake Reduction for stabilized image and video capture up to 4 stops max.
• Large 2.7 inch LCD features Live View with contrast, phase difference, and Face Detection autofocus (up to 16 faces).
• Capture widescreen HD video in full 720p resolution (1280×720) at 24 FPS cinematic framerate, using any PENTAX 35mm lens.
• Highly compact DSLR body design allows for 1 handed operation and comfort when travelling.
• Powerful automatic modes, including PENTAX Auto Picture and scene modes, ensure the perfect shot in any situation, while helping new photographers learn DSLR photography.
• Creative processing and filter modes produce high quality finished images, while offering the ability to explore artistic freedom through unique special effects.
• True HDR image capture blends 3 bracketed images into a single picture with outstanding shadow, highlight, and midrange detail.
• Fast 4.7 FPS capture speed and 1/6000 second maximum shutter speeds are possible with the PENTAX PRIME II image processing engine.
• Responsive 11 point wide angle SAFOX VIII autofocus system focuses quickly and accurately, and can easily track moving subjects.
• Capture up to 1900 shots with universally available, easy-to-find AA lithium batteries (also compatible with AA NiMH rechargeable and alkaline batteries).
• Expanded ISO range covers sensitivities from 100-12800 for extreme low light photography.

Obviously, at this juncture, the above features are unconfirmed by Pentax but with the K-X purportedly set to be unveiled within hours we’ll be able to qualify the above. That said, there’s nothing here that is in any way far removed in terms of expectations so we feel fairly confident that the above details will indeed transpire to be an accurate reflection as to the K-X’s capabilities.

We’ll update you the moment Pentax have officially announced the K-X, of course, be it indeed later today or otherwise though it is interesting to note that the K-X, which is reportedly set to release sometime in October, will come in at around the 600EUR price point which, if true (and it’s a big if), is not in the least unimpressive.

We’ll bring you official word either confirming or refuting the above the moment its made available to us.

[Photo Rumours | Digital Kamera]

UPDATE: We promised to bring you further information the moment Pentax officially announced the K-X and, to that end, please see Video: Pentax K-X Digital SLR Now Official [K-X Price & Features Confirmed: Entry Level DSLR with HD Video & Live View] for confirmed features, an image gallery and Pentax’s official K-X promotional video.