Originally posted by biz-engineer I think the D500 is an overkill and too expensive. Recent D7500 is actually less attractive than a K3, except for it's AF but it's not super duper either.
The KP is good for compactness, but the specs aren't as good as the K3 for wildlife.
For most of use shooting wildlife, a camera like the K3 with updated AF module would do it.
Can you
explain what K3 features that KP misses are important for wildlife?
AFAIK, both camera have the same pixel count, roughly same size, weight, weather sealing and ruggedness, and they share the same AF hardware.
Both have built in flash and GPS needs an external accessory.
KP has built in wifi, which makes it easier for remote control.
It also has a tiltable LCD and inherited some of the K1 ergonomy, like the third mode wheel.
KP new sensor, higher processing power and improved algorythm should deliver beter high ISO performance, which is important for long telephoto shooting, and all test rate KP AF as better than 4 years old K3.
The 5 axis IBIS is rated as improved when compared to 3 axis K3.
The smaller DLI109 battery has a smaller capacity but, when not using the built in flash, it allows around 400/600 shots on my older K30, which is OK.
K3 has a second card slot, a slightly higher burst rate and a top lcd, but I dont think any of these should really matter for wildlife (as for me, I never use the high speed burst rate).
Let me be clear: I dont shoot much wildlife but I enjoy my K3, and I dont consider KP as an upgrade for my photography. But, if my K3 got broken or stolen, I might consider KP as a valuable replacement.