Originally posted by biz-engineer Why did you buy a Pentax K1 II if you were satisfied with Pentax apsc?
I also have a Leica kit that is full frame....I bought the K-1 before I bought the KP because I wanted to check out the state of the art that Pentax was offering. The K-1/ii is actually 2 cameras in one: With FF glass, it is the full 36.4 MPs, with a APS-c lens it produces 15.6 MPs....I thought RICOH did a nice job of basically providing a newer outlet for old glass. I have taken cropped photos with APS-c lenses and they are sharp as hell and given the IQ of the K-1/ii body, it's a joy to use. The KP is also wonderful, but lacks certain pro/sumer options, but the IQ and the 24 MP sensor is ideal as well.
At some point, I may unload the K-3ii as it is becoming the odd man out in my rotation as a result of the above. The K-5ii is js still one of my favorites because of that 16MP 'sweet spot' sensor. The photos are still sharp (up to 14 x 20) and the color saturation requires little adjustment in daylight photos... thanks for asking..