Originally posted by biz-engineer That's true. Although K1 is the smallest FF DSLR, D500 (apsc) is the same size as a K1.../ So, yeah, at this point in time if you weren't invest in a Pentax FF system, it could be wise to invest in an other mount. For me it's already done so I'm stuck with Pentax K1 since 2016, and I also like to use the K1 system very much, really my style (I don't like cameras with skinny grips and small buttons because I have man fingers).
Agree and it nice for all of us to find our style or admit we may not have the perfect setup. By definition most of us will not have the perfect setup if only because our needs change over time and the available products too.
I learned photography as amateur, with Pentax mostly. I gone to few forums, reads books, took many photos and all. Tried zooms, prime, fast, slow, big small lenses. Now I start to feel like I can settle a bit and see what correspond to me.
In the end the gear is far less important than the rest: subject lighting, composition. As such why bother with big/heavy/expensive? Make no sense as an amateur. As a pro, sure.
I feel like the cheap FF is a nice compromize: 99% of the quality of the high end FF for photos, better than high end APSC for the same price and on get it with cheaper slowers lenses. It is also more conveniant smaller/lighter in the bag.
For many APSC with kit lens and maybe one 50mm prime is better compromize, for most, it is whatever come with the smartphone. For other you need the best possible. Each to its own.
I was in aggreement with old Pentax philosophy. That's why I am there, and that why I have Pentax gear. Well not even, I got there because I read a review the K5 was a great high iso performer and I appreciated the limited after that. Recents changes do not fit me. Big/Heavy/Expensive. So if there no change, slowly yes, I'll sell my gear and go toward Sony. I'd stay if they release an FF K mount mirrorless before I sell my lenses. Do not look like they will. And really that's fine they produce what they want, I buy what I want.
My father gone to the same conclusion, except he is more drastic in his choice. He think with modern electronics performance, an m4/3 + kit lenses and a few prime is enough and now invest in that and no more in Pentax. Being much older than me he explain me that it was the trend in photography since its creation: lighter/smaller. Not the other way around. Being practical.