Originally posted by ChristianRock If your main interest is sharing online, look at the K-S2, it has wi-fi. It also has an upgraded sensor compared to the K-50 - but not as good as the K-3 in terms of resolution and ISO noise - in which it also falls a bit behind the K-50 even if the image quality is a bit better. Other differences are a more stylish and compact body and a kit lens that is very compact - but we don't know how it performs in the real world yet, as the K-S2s started shipping today from what I heard!
The K-3 can also do tethering via the flu card, but that's usually extra unless you get it in a bundle.
Thanks for the suggestion. Regarding wi-fi connectivity and ease of sharing, that is low on my priority list. I have a Panasonic LF-1 with so-so connectivity and honestly, it's been more of a headache then a convenient experience. Maybe the implementation with flu and eyefi cards or wi-fi in the K-S2 is miles better. Either way, I'd gladly give up wireless connectivity for IQ, better handling, low light performance, fast AF, etc.
Another issue is price. The K-S2 with kit lens is roughly the price of the K-3 body. Doesn't seem to fit with my saving money reason to not choose the K-3. Or am I missing something?
Originally posted by jatrax The k-3 is a more advanced camera but the question is whether you need those extra features.
For your stated purpose I would go with k-50 and save the money for a flash or another lens.
You will not see significant differences in image quality in most cases.
Those are good thoughts. If I'm not going to see a difference in image quality in most cases, or they will be marginal for my uses, then that is a good reason do as you say and go with the K-50 plus flash and more lenses. I certainly want a couple of primes.
Though the thought of giving up some convenient and latest technology features on the K-3 keeps me undecided. You are making a lot of sense though. The K-3 pictures I see blow me away, but the K-50 pictures definitely aren't disappointing and aren't too far behind (to my amateur eyes). Certainly as good if not lots better than my Sony a33 ever put out. And in the end, I just want something that takes me beyond where I am now without needing to soon upgrade again and spend more money. But I also don't like wasting money on things that don't make a difference (to me). Decisions, decisions!