Originally posted by hcarvalhoalves But, like I said, mirrorless is more an exercise on what can be improved in the future, without being tied in the past. The first DSLRs also sucked compared to traditional SLRs, but here we are. Same thing will happen 5-10 years from now for mirrorless.
The above point is very significant for Pentax. They need to jump into the water right now, establish credibility, keep up with the competition, maybe even get a chance to lead. Mirrorless is a popular genre for upgraders, Pentax needs representation in this field. The way they're doing it, with K-mount compatibility, is brilliant.
If I were to have only one camera there's no question, it would be a DSLR. But I know I will always have more than one camera. The K20D is my main camera. I have a K-x that I use for its smaller size and higher ISO capability. I love the K20 but I've never loved the K-x. I know it's supposed to have some better specs, but I've never been enamoured with the IQ vs my K20D or K100D Super. The K-x is just a tool for me.
A Pentax K-01 appears to best the K-x in the ways that matter most to me; it has better DR and high ISO, and is significantly more compact. Most importantly, it will mount all of my lenses. It will also offer some of the features mentioned by others above for mirrorless designs. I want one because it's very different than my K20D; not as capable in some ways, more capable in others. I like that idea better than having another DSLR. I had a K-5 for a couple of weeks and didn't feel it added enough to what I already have. I'm confident that adding a MILC will be a different experience.