I think I'd take a K70 over a KP, they have almost the same sensor,
pretty much the same features, but a more useful flip out screen on the
K70, the same battery , but I'm pretty sure better battery life on the
K70. More importantly every grip that the KP to comes with is reported
to be less comfortable than either the K-70 or the K-3II. The only
thing a K70 seems to lose out on is the Alloy body, and more retro
design of the KP, and the GPS in the K-3II.
I also think the soft controls and top plate status screen make more
sense on a digital camera than the pseudo mechanical controls on the KP.
The current price for a K70 seems to be about $200 less than a KP as well.
Personally I'd take a K-3 or K-3II since it's probably a bit more rugged
than the K-70, and the sensor is also pretty much the same if you plan
to do most of your processing in RAW outside the camera, and I'd
actually prefer a K-3 because I'd rather have a pop up flash in a pinch,
rather than a built in GPS, but that's just me.
On 7/2/2018 4:01 PM, Toine wrote:
The recent cash back action made me wonder if I should upgrade my 6 year
old K5 to the KP.
Full frame is not what I need since most of my glass isn't full frame.
Which results in the K3-II as the only other option.
What I don't like on the KP is the small new battery size and the missing
LCD panel. The tilting screen is what I most like.
Probably they release a new flagship APS model the moment I buy a KP.
Any other reasons I should or shouldn't get the KP?
Toine
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