Originally posted by stevebrot The price and features of the K-30/K-50 are aimed at purchasers who may be new to dSLR photography. General characteristics of entry-level models include:
- Lower price
- Somewhat lower technical and performance specifications (you get what you pay for)
- Emphasis on ease of use. A good example would be multiple scene modes similar to consumer P&S and super-zoom models.
What distinguishes the Pentax offerings are features and performance that overlap those of more expensive enthusiast-grade cameras at very competitive prices.
I would suggest that this is a fine answer and I can only add the following:
At this time the K-50 is the low price point ENTRY into Pentax K mount DSLR's. The KS-2 is more expensive, the KS-1 is no longer made, etc.