Well, not to be carrying on so much, P�l is right that the Z1p wasn't marketed as a pro camera.� It was more an "advanced" users camera.� The MZ-S is clearly marketed as a pro camera (just read every article written on it and the "few' Pentax ads that they were motivated to put out).� Notice that in Pop Photo that they labeled the Z1p as best suited for "advanced amateurs" while the MZ-S is for "advanced amateurs, professional."�While the Z1p has a higher fps rate, 1/3 stop exp. comp., better hyper modes,�if you look at it it has less than the MZ-S.� The Z1p has no 6 pt AF (& it has a slower AF), HSS flash, multi-segment pre-flash, wireless flash, AA battery grip with vertical release, very soft mirror/shutter....Plus the MZ-S is metal while the Z1p is all plastic (on the outside).�Having both cameras, I feel that the MZ-S is more of a pro camera.� It's sturdier, has a VERY solid feel, while the Z1p feels too plastic and flimsy in comparison.� However, like all Pentax cameras, I've abused my Z1p in the field & it's very reliable.�Anyway, Pentax made more with less with the MZ-S.� They took away the features not many Pentax users needed/wanted (or put them elsewhere like the AF360 FGZ flash), and made this camera sturdy & light.� For me I mostly do nature photography, so I'm in manual mode 98% of the time.� The MZ-S is�geared more toward outdoor/nature photography, for those who actually leave their cars and go backpacking, hiking, climbing, skiing, etc (N & C users are lazier...kidding).This is why I say that Pentax broke new ground.� It's easier to design a heavy, feature-packed blob pro�camera, but to make it like the MZ-S...�BTW, If we judge pro cameras by how many features they have, where does that leave the LX?�Just my�opinion.� :� )�Best,�Cliff
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