I picked up a K-m in a shop two weeks ago. First it was just for testing during a few days, but I finally decided on keeping the K-m.

The K-m is a nice little camera. I went into the shop to handle the Pana G1 as I was looking for a small DSLR, but this K-m is just about the same size than the G1, so I am way better of with the K-m, given all lenses I have for it.

I am surprised at the good built quality for an entry level camera.

On the negative points of the camera, the limited buffer, while the shutter allows 3 fps, the buffer has just enough space for 6 images.

As for the image quality, here a series of photos shot on sunday. All these shots have been made in RAW and converted with Silkypix:

1
K-m, 1/200, f/8, FA31


2
Km, 1/1250, f/9, FA31


3
Km, 1/400, f/8, FA31


4
Km, 1/200, f/4.5, 63mm, DA*50-135


5
Km, 1/400, f/5.6, 115mm, DA*50-135


6
Km, 1/250, f/5.6, FA31


7
Km, 1/400, f/7.1, FA31


8
Km, 1/250, f/5.6, FA31


These and more shots are available in full resolution under Pentax Km - a set on Flickr

[raider]

I have not seen and touch snow for 15 years!! Pic #7 is my favourite. Great shot!!

[JorgeDeSilva]

Great Winter shoots! Very good lighting and colors (very film like (pentax way)) =)

[dsport]

Great pics and great demonstration! Thanks.
I always like the K-M for its tiny size.
However, anybody knows when comparing to the K200D (since both share the same sensor), any visible difference in terms of image quality and color?

[free fire]

真是漂亮的山区,k-m的色彩也不错

[gawan]

Great series, I bet most of the quality is because of your skills, much because of the excellent lens you used, and the K-m has played along very well!