Originally posted by goldenarrow Technically, probably yes. But it does not seem to matter to average Joe/Jane consumer who
might have bought a small camera. they are already spending $700-$800 on a new smartphone as it is, might as well use all of its features....
Well the sensor size on the Q was tiny... I think the thing it really had going for it was interchangeable optics. But yes you are probably right.. besides that smartphone can slip into any pocket. Try that with a Q and lens.
Which is why I'd think it would be more well received if the Q got a sensor update... in terms of size.. maybe a 1" sensor if it fits the mount.
Otherwise I'd just say start over and get a 1" to m4/3rds sized sensor and an EVF in whatever succeeds the Q.
Beyond this.. changing topics.. I get the impression that the entire camera market is slowing down on innovation. Not that it isn't still innovating but again that it is slowing down. It does seem rather mature now. Which makes me wonder if Ricoh sees this and expects the K-1 to 'compete' well for awhile.. thus why they aren't so quick on lenses.
Or more so maybe the K-1 was just the introduction FF DSLR and the roadmapped lenses are really designed for a mark II.. which could be seen in a couple years from now. If they are really aiming to stay in the market longer term.. and want the optics to last comparably for a long term that is.
I read recently that Nikon was supposedly going to sell the D810 alongside the D850 for awhile. If true, the K-1 would not be seen as so dated.. 36 MP is still a high resolution and overkill for a number of photographer's applications. Even the 5d IV's 30MP is..