Originally posted by Kunzite As you said, the result is a D810-lite, and that's an amazing accomplishment IMO.
I think most agree K1 is an amazing camera, D800 level but priced lower, and still being pentax.
I also believe there will be a 2nd FF body from pentax soon, maybe fall 2017, even spring, not full-loaded and cheaper. and later a more advanced FF body.
But maybe 24MP sensor will not be found in any of these coming cameras, I am afraid. Pentax still does not have big enough market share to produce a 24mp camera only for a small portion of Pentax users. I am sure pentax sees the needs of lower resolution better high ISO low light cameras, but if it can only sell a few thousands units, they can not make enough profit from it at low enough price; but if they price it higher, market might complain it being too expensive for a 24mp camera! -- unfortunately, that is the fact at internet era: all reviews are based on numbers, not feelings or experiences, and buyers trust numbers too.
Plus the issue of needing AA filter on 24mp sensor. AA filter might scare away many other potential buyers as well.
After realized this, I bought K1.