It is because it is smaller, but 11% heavier! OMG! >:-(
http://camerasize.com/compare/#285,317
I always wonder what Pentax has put into the K-01 such that it is so heavy? And why's that? :-o
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Inside the K-01
Cheaper Pentax Body Next Year, Mirrorless or Not
Metals vs plastics
ReplyDeleteyes most Nikon and Canon entry level camera really do feel fragile.
ReplyDeletek-01 look like a toy but feel solid, canikon entry look nice but feel like a toy ;)
ReplyDeleteK-01 has aluminum body, not plastic.
ReplyDeleteThat was Marc Newson request:
medium size-colorful-aluminum boxy-box.. :)
In-body SR. Heavier camera less prone to shake :D
ReplyDeleteHey guys,
ReplyDeletehttp://hatakenokiroku.blogspot.jp/2012/03/pentax-k-01_27.html