Originally posted by Rondec I never really understand the concept of these lenses. I guess it is a one size fits all option, but a bridge camera would probably be just as good as an SLR with one of these slow (but all-inclusive) lenses.
Yes and no. I know of no Bridge camera that doesn't cost a mint that has as good a sensory as the K-5. The K-5 + 18-250 means I can carry a VERY light kit that is small and does groups shots, most interiors, long telephoto, etc. all in one. Yes, there are bridges that have 30x and as or almost as wide (24-28 seems the widest) but many are limited in ways the K-5 just isn't (RAW, burst speed, adjustments for exposure, etc.).