Originally posted by ChristianRock From someone who almost bought a KP instead of the K-S2... I'd be very interested in your thoughts on both. Do you end up using the KP more because it has no solenoid issue? If both worked well, which one do you think you would use most and how do they compare?
Wow! That’s a tough question!! If the solenoid would not have failed on the KS2, I would be happily using that camera without a care in the world! It is a “Mary Poppins” camera, practically perfect in every way! Size, weight, IQ, speed, grip, design, flippy screen, etc.
However, I am now conflicted since getting the KP in 2020! The KP is even better and “more perfect”! Better build, DR, ISO capability, handling, more customizable, cool retro design, choice of grips ( I use the medium one). Overall, I think the KP is the best camera between the two.
If (when?) I repair the KS2, I will most likely use the KP the vast majority of the time. It’s simply a better camera. The reason I can’t seem to let the KS2 go, is that it just feels right in my hand! My son has a K70, and the grip is too deep, it just feels awkward. Conversely, the KS2 feels as if it was made for my hand. After I got used to the medium grip on the KP, that one now is very comfortable!
So, I’m conflicted, as I said, because I like them both very much, and really only got the KP because I wanted a bit more reliability after the solenoid failed in the KS2.