Digital Home Thoughts: Pentax K-5 Reviewed by Digital Photography Review

"At first sight the K-5 is virtually indistinguishable from the K-7 (in some markets the K-7 will remain in the Pentax line alongside the K-5). Apart from an additional 'Fx' (which stands for 'flex') label on the customizable RAW button and a subtle redesign of the AF switch on its rear there are no readily significant differences between the K-5 and its predecessor the K-7. However, there is more novelty to be found under the hood - the K-5's most notable new component is a 16.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, which is probably closely related to the sensors inside the Nikon D7000 and Sony SLT-A55."

I know the Pentax K-5 has been covered before, but I thought I would post DPReview's review. You will be surprised by the score it garnered, but I wasn't. Pentax in the past few years has been building up a good lineup of DSLRs, and the K-5 - while a minor update - makes some compelling changes, like the new sensor that is makes a good account for itself. Plus the lenses. Once again, If you get a Pentax, I really do recommend that you save some money for the Limited lenses; they are really a special thing, and something Pentax users are lucky to have.