Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 Probably cheaper to just have one productionline where this body is made, with the difference in sealing. I think a great move. Downgrading the K-500 is simply not in IQ but in a few things that make it cheaper (no sealing and no Li-ION battery and charger and a cheaper kitlens).
If I understood correctly, K-500 is AA battery only, and will not have li-ion option.
Edit: I think I understood wrong. According to dpreview K-500 can use both, so the K-500 must include the AA battery adapter + AA batteries, and K-50 includes li-ion battery and charger.