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Deciding between K1-ii and Panasonic S5 - (please no MILC vs DSLR)

Started Nov 11, 2021 | Questions thread
JMvS00749 Junior Member • Posts: 40
Re: Deciding between K1-ii and Panasonic S5 - (please no MILC vs DSLR)

I've found recently myself in a similar dilemma, fueled by a mix of GAS, bargain hunt and recently facing limitations while shooting (my very young children).

I got struck by the falling prices of the Panasonic S5, which triggered my curiosity, particularly with the 20-60 kit lens. The flip screen, video capabilities and focus tracking would all be a significant improvement for chasing my young children. Currently at around 1100 after a cashback (with kit lens!) it seems to be a steal around here...

But then of course the other day I see in a store a refurbished Sony a7c body for 1k...

I've been eyeing the K-1 and K-1 ii for the past 6 years, enticed by all its astro friendliness, but, I must admit, repelled by its bulk (last time I nearly purchased it I got the the new DA* 11-18 F2.8 instead, shortly after finding a Sigma 18-35 F1.8, both of which had been on my dreamlist for many long years).

While it is still somewhat pricey new around here, sometimes used K-1 pop at around 800, or even more rarely K-1 ii at 1k, which is always a bit tempting. But in light of a potential trip to Japan and with the recent crash of the Yen, prices for brand new K-1 ii have gotten really low, even with the kit lens thrown in, but there is the concern of warranty and service (even if I never had a problem in nearly 10 years with my K-5 iis I bought on a trip there).

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