I've had to make some adjustment "in my mind" on every new camera I have owned since the DS. They are all a little different. I prefer to process the Raw files in most cases, so it pretty much equalizes the results.
For sharpness, I use Focal Blade some, it is superb, but most often a single click with Focus Magic will get you what you want. For contrast and clarity, Paint Shop Pro has the "Clarify" feature that is also a one click wonder at getting fast contrast and clarity.
Everyone has their methods, these are mine.....they work for me, but there are undoubtedly other options. I don't expect to see what I want in the finished photo out of a Jpeg....not with the K5 or any other camera by any maker. I have used a friends D700, and found it was no different in need for some processing.
Best Regards!
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