Originally posted by photocat Not to derail this too much but I'm genuinely curious as to what the K-01 offers over the K-5? And when do you prefer the K-01 over the K-5, in what situations?
I have the K-5 and I can't figure out why I'd ever choose it over the K-5 in any given circumstance. It isn't much smaller or lighter. It doesn't have the viewfinder (of which the mx-1 is being raked over the coals for not having either?!) and I'd still have to fiddle with either a big zoom or a fixed lens if I didn't want to bring multiple lenses.
Just really curious. I have nothing against the K-01 at all, just never quite understood when it would be a preferred choice over the full monty
(K-5)
Is a companion to K-5 ... a backup ... something that you can always carry with you.
The K-01 has been in my bag since I got it and is always there with me. I prefer to carry it because without a battery grip, it is smaller than the K-5, takes the same lenses, has the same sensor and image IQ some might say is slightly better.
K-01 is not meant to replace K-5... read some of the threads
HERE and you will find out all the reasons why some prefer the K-01 so much.
The MX-1 can do the same thing ... but not as good I would say. It does look better for most of the people though (compared with the K-01).
The MX-1 is NOT a bad camera! Just that for those who already have something else, justifying the purchase of it will be hard (as in my case) - especially at the current selling price.