The latest "rumored" specs for the Canon 7DII are 24MP.
Updated Canon EOS 7D Mark II specifications | Photo Rumors
Does this affect Pentax's decision? Pentax probably has had a pretty good idea what Canon is going to do. Will they play the MP game or go for lower noise and better DR?
Canon has been falling behind on the sensor technology front, so I'm pretty sure the 24MP Sony or Toshiba would out perform the smaller Canon 24MP sensor.
Canons Specs include:
61 AF Points
GPS & Wifi
24.1mp APS-C Sensor
ISO Performance to get close to the 5D3
$2199
If Pentax implements a 51+/- AF points, GPS, WiFi, ISO that matches the 5D3 for $2,000 it would leave plenty of room for the current K-5II to sell on the market.
Would Pentax users buy this with the D600 and 6D on the market at such a close price point?