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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-13-2017, 03:33 PM
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Just as there are tradeoffs either way between APS-C and Full Frame, the same is even more true when going to a yet smaller sensor. The main gain in going to smaller sensors is in smaller lenses for midrange and telephoto framing. Wide-angle is a different story. My Pentax DA 12-24mm f/4 is about the size of a FF 18 or 20-35mm f/2.8 lens. The disadvantage in low-light/higher ISO performance might be narrowed as technology advances, but the loss of DOF control is still there.
I recently saw pics taken with my niece's smartphone that were amazingly wide angle, perhaps stitched. They appeared to be of very good quality, but then that is when viewed on a screen of very small dimensions.
I think a lot can be said for the concept of the KP- high quality build and performance, with a compact design along with compact lens designing. And FF is not going away, nor is the DSLR for those wanting an optical VF.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-09-2017, 11:03 AM
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The Olympus line has some quality products, for sure. I know someone who is into them and enjoying the smaller size. I was impressed with the small size of one fast zoom lens this friend uses. The equipment is not cheap- on the contrary, on the expensive side. From what I've read, there are some meaningful tradeoffs in photographic capability when going even smaller than APS-C. Whether the Pentax Q system and equipment is yet smaller than the Olympus system is also another matter, along with further tradeoffs, then there is that cost factor.
It would seem when more limitations are imposed due to smaller sensor-size compromises, the convenience factor that is gained, while desirable, puts the system in more direct competition with smart phones, etc. which share those limitations.
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