Originally posted by Ryan Trevisol I'm curious as to why they would update a K-5n to the "newer" 16MP sensor when it is 12-bit vs 14-bit and the K-5 has lower minimum ISO than the K-30? Some might see this as a downgrade when it comes to shadow detail.
Also, I thought the K-01 was aiming at the capabilities of the K-300 in your scheme. It lacks weather seal, RAW burst speed, has fewer button controls, is small . . . if you didn't know it was mirrorless, it sounds like you're describing the K-r.
I think until the k30 is sold, it is hard to say which will have better high ISO performance.
I remember when my K10 was released, it was the be the end all and be all in the high ISO performance (sample pics showed extremely low noise at 1600 ISO... until is got released into the real world
I think what controls the color bits is likely more to do with the image processor then the actual sensor its self.
thanks
randy