[Merv-O]

One of the advantages of an SLR was always its flexibility - you make it what you want by what you add.

We do seem to have lost Tanaka-san and lenses, though.

Well: the Tanaka-San discussion was over by page 3 because there is nothing new coming down the pike until later this year. However, the present evolution this thread is pertinent. Pentax has made a (apparent) conscious decision to stay away from mirrorless smaller bodies for the moment so therefore, the flexibility of adding options, weight and features. I like that capability. The K-1 and the K-3ii, the past and current flagships had no flash on board, for example, nor a built in grip. It also keeps the price points down.

I like the Pentax approach presently, though I believe they will tweak the KP as the 'compact' alternative to the bigger bodies