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'The Pentax K-01 compact system camera has been selected as a Product Design 2012 winner at this year’s red dot design awards in Germany. The award – the red dot – has established itself...

The Pentax K-01 compact system camera has been selected as a Product Design 2012 winner at this year’s red dot design awards in Germany. The award – the red dot – has established itself...

"If only it had an EVF . . ." I'll second that, but am very impressed with the test results. Compares well (better in jpg at iso 100?) with the K-5 which surpasses anything in that price range.

"I like the K-01 look and the really small pencake" - That's two of us!

I guess that those who had difficulties with the Pentax K-01 aesthetic will take to this retro approach to camera design - nuff said.

Two yellow cameras in as many weeks.

Get with it!:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/02/07/Pentax_Optio_WG-2_WG-2_GPS
Pentax have been underwater for years, with WG-2, WG-1, W-90, W-80 etc...... and if it matters to you, any colour...

Did I just see a new Canon colour......YELLOW?
It seems that where pentax lead, others will follow. ;)

Did I just see a new Canon, and what color was it......YELLOW?
It seems that where pentax lead, others will follow. ;)

Did I just see a new Canon, and what color was it? ......YELLOW!
It seems that where pentax lead, others will follow. ;)

Did I just see a new Canon, and what color was it? ......YELLOW!
It seems that where pentax lead, others will follow. ;) Ha!

Did I just see a new Canon, and what color was it? ......YELLOW!
It seems that where pentax lead, others will follow. ;)

Is it not usually the case that design which is both good and radical is seldom instantly loved, but instead, grows in acceptance with the passing of time? It won’t be long before the Pentax K-01...

I agree Richard, someone had to break the mould and who better than Pentax. It is a gorgeous camera, especially in yellow. K-5 owners like myself know the image quality will be first rate. Now...

"Even if the Pentax gets good IQ, does that justify a heavy/bulky design?"
reply: ehm, yes. Think Pentax 645D :)

Hansadlp, you are absolutely right!

All this talk about camera image is so irrelevant compared to the importance of image quality. Remember the Pentax Q criticisms about sensor size and image quality? I’ll not form judgement until...

Even if Pentax didn't have a wide range of lenses at a good range of price, there are plentynew quality K mount lenses by Sigma Tamron etc. Fact is Pentax DO produce affordable quality lenses -...

I really like the concept and look of this camera, until on viewing the rear I see no EVF. Doh! Without that this camera is useless to me. Such a pity, but I do hope it sells well. Still, I...

OK TPAU, you've got our feedback and our support. We'll pay good money for it. Don't worry about the successor to the K-5. You could use the K-5 book as a template or foundation for it, then...