Originally posted by creampuff I'm sorry to say this so-called analysis is utter rubbish.
What the K-x offers is an entry level camera with video capability at an attractive price point. Video rather than weather sealing, a good spec and price is what the market is interested in.
Please produce proof to back up your claim that "the company is weak and technologically weaker than its competitors"
Video, video, video...It's funny. It's not the holy cow.
Marketing presses VIDEO in DSLR on customers.
DLSR is photo camera, not video. Video rather than AF indicators, top LCD and WR MEANS marketing.
I don't care about video without AF.
I'm not cameraman or fan of video. I have video-camera to make video.
OK. Have a look at E-620 - SR, better kit lens, more features than K-x. 700 USD kit.
I say ABOUT photo's features.
Pentax is the last who put 12 MP sensor in low-end camera.
D3000 VR kit - 600 USD
D5000 VR kit - 850 USD
D90 - 830 USD (body)
Canon 500D IS kit - 800 USD
Canon 450D IS kit - 627 USD
K-x kit - 650 USD
Is it cheap?
Yes.
Can K-x offer something unique?
No.
I saw all features in cameras of competitors before.