Ok, to bring in my 2c:
still I'm wondering about the effort of some people in posting massages* to a camera they claim they would never ever dare to touch, cetainly not find a possible way of use and - §%E&$"Q§$ - ever think avbout buying it.
I guess this is part of human nature, and ogl, I'm afraid I got so much information from your postings, not about the camera but rather your personality that I would want to have some wodka with you and discuss the future of the universe
(no pun intended)
But I think the main point in the Q that has been ignored in this discussion is: this little camera with the somehow tiny sensor is part of a new camera system with a new mount and interchangeable lenses that, IIRC support at least sensors up to 1,7, and, I find it funny not to have read this until now, offers the opportunity to bring new sensors which might have one advantage to larger formats: they use cutting edge sensor technology at an affordable price. That's the main difference between the Q mount and P&S cameras, cheep ones or high end like Fuji X100: you will never have the chance to use a part of your investment (the high quality lens) with a new sensor
What you buy is what you will keep, that's it. I wouldn't be surprised if Pentax brings a Qf with a Foveon-sensor, at least technically and from a price-point of view this sensor should be fitting and not be at an astronomical price range as the larger version in the Sigma. It could be, and here I'm maybe just dreaming, that this is the ideal platform for all new technologies: aptiva APS-C or Q-Format? Guess?
It's the first of a system, you keep your investment in lenses, we will see to which use they will come, but I see some potential.
Anyway, give the little critter a chance, especially if you are "absolutely not interested" in it and think to have to proove this with 150 postings
*edit: I saw this typo and wanted to correct it, but thought it might fit as an acronym for "mass messages"
edit II: and yes, I do think the initial price point is overenthusiastic, guess 400 body and 500 with prime 600 with double kit would give it a kick.