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The best entry-level DSLRs that have pentaprism viewfinders announced in the last 32 months

#1

Pentax K-5

Announced over a year ago
explain score 100
Pentax K-5

$1,039 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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1,162 ISO
Color depth
Great color depth
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23.7 bits
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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14.1 EV
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Movie format 1080p @ 25fps
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Low light performance 1,162 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Color depth 23.7 bits
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Sensor size APS-C 23.6x15.7mm
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Dynamic range 14.1 EV
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Live view Yes
#2

Nikon D7000

Announced over a year ago
explain score 98
Nikon D7000

$1,097 

Low light performance
Low noise at high ISO
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1,167 ISO
Dynamic range
Wide dynamic range
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13.9 EV
Color depth
Great color depth
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23.5 bits
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Movie format 1080p @ 24fps
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Low light performance 1,167 ISO
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Image stabilization None
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Color depth 23.5 bits
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Sensor size APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
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Dynamic range 13.9 EV
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Live view Yes
#3

Olympus E-5

Announced over a year ago
explain score 86
Olympus E-5

$1,699 

Image stabilization
Image stabilization
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Sensor shift
Screen flips out
Flip-out screen
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Great for movies
Longest exposure
Long exposures
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60 seconds
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Movie format 720p @ 30fps
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Low light performance 519 ISO
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Image stabilization Sensor shift
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Color depth 21.6 bits
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Sensor size Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm
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Dynamic range 10.5 EV
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Live view Yes
#4

Sigma SD1

Announced over a year ago
explain score 78
Sigma SD1

$8,837 

Sensor size
Large sensor
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APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
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Viewfinder Pentaprism
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Movie format None
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Low light performance n/a
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Image stabilization None
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Color depth n/a
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Sensor size APS-C 23.5x15.7mm
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Dynamic range n/a
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Live view No