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.

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.