Originally posted by Mike.P® They actually gave the D7000 9/10 for build quality yet K-5 gets 8/10
.... I don't think the K-5/K-7 loses in build quality or ergonomics to anything less than a 1D or D3 series camera..
Originally posted by WerTicus Which camera has more dynamic range than a K-5?
Not one exists: at any price.
I think the ludicrous DR on the K-5 is largely in part due to the almost non-existent readout noise. If you look at the DPreview, the K-5 is showing a fairly standard for APS-C 2.9 stop range on the highlight side. Turning on highlight priority, which underexposes the image then boosts the shadows, brings the highlight range up to 3.9 stops without any impact on the shadow range. The 5dmk2, however, also has a highlight expansion mode which brings it up to about 4.3 ev on the highlight side.
As good as the K-5 is, I just don't think APS-C sensors can hold on to DR in the highlight range at high ISOs as well as FF sensors. But, in the shadow range, I don't think there is anything on the market that can compare to the K-5 sensor's low readout noise.