Firstly, I'm curious which photo is referred to you as 'highly touched-up'. As mentioned in my blog all photos are JPEG direct exported from the camera - PENTAX K-01 without the slightest PS touchup !! I was surprised with the color outcome of this model. FYI, the camera is set to DEFAULT mode (without specific color & saturation setting) and the camera is a sample set, not an end product which you can't judge the quality at its 100%. How can you judge when you've not used or tested this model? You must try to BELIEVE it !! For my end, PENTAX K-01 is more than SATISFACTION !! Can't Wait to see it on shelf soon !! P/S: This photo is taken in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia not Singapore. In the future please further enquire for details before making any personal judgement in your blog !! PEACE