Originally posted by MysteryOnion Some qualities of the K20D are still very good like the weather resistance, but the K-r of course has the better low light abilities and the video. What kind of shooting you do and are hoping to do?
I do mostly outdoor shots, both macros and standard, of plants and the occasional insect. some landscapes, occasional action shots; but not sports per say, and some birding..but only slow, close moving ones. I'm not worried about high iso, too often, to me 800 is high (still back in the film mentality I guess).
Although my PZ1 wasn't weather proof, i used and abused it in rain, snow and dust without any problems. It never missed a beat in below freezing weather as long I as i kept a spare battery in a warm inside pocket.