I couldnt really grasp the high ISO praising of the k5. Everytime I looked at a 1600 or 3200, I didnt think it was that great or that big a deal. Well, I helped a lady shoot a cheerleading competition. She is in the process of getting a new camera, she was looking at the d300s or d7000. She is using an Olympus E-500 now.
Well, after looking at similar shots, all I can say is WOW, now I get it!
I dont know that its a far comparison between the two cameras, but it still gives me the perspective and difference Ive been wondering about.
All pics completely untouched, not even a crop (when I added some luminese to mine, it was even better!!!)
E-500 at 1600 ISO K5 at 3200 ISO Olympus 400 ISO K5...still at 3200 ISO