On Apr 16, 2007, at 12:02 AM, Digital Image Studio wrote: > On 16/04/07, MikeM <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I was planning to get a K10D for an upcoming overseas trip but it now >> looks like I won't be able to manage more than a K100D before I leave >> for the trip. I would like to know how the image quality, apart from >> any distortion introduced by the lens, differs between the K100D and >> the 7.1 MP Olympus SP550UZ with its smaller sensor. I assume the >> Pentax would have less noise. I have a few film Pentax SLRs but the >> only digital camera I have is an Olympus C7070WZ, so I have never >> used a digital SLR. I have to decide which to get for the trip so >> would like to know if the image quality of the K100D outweighs the >> convenience of the 28-504 SP550. I still plan to get the K10D when >> I can. > > All of the Pentax 6MP DSLRs are fine performers and will better a 7 or > 10MP P&S in resolution, noise and latitude amongst other things.
What he said. Convenience is a different matter. You'll need to carry more lenses to cover that kind of focal length range with the DSLR. However, the image quality will be superior and the camera's responsiveness is in a different league entirely. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
