So, let's see what we've got so far:
There you have it folks, a mirrorless k-r that will probably be really, really ugly.
Dials! Dials everywhere, OM-D=Oh My Dials? Olympus really means business with this one. No fancy designer needed here, just the best example of retrography this editor has ever seen, and yes, i include all the recent Fujifilms, and the Panasonic GX1.
Pentax Press Release
An interchangeable-lens digital camera designed in collaboration with designer Marc Newson
PENTAX RICOH IMAGING COMPANY LTD. is delighted to announce the launch of the PENTAX K-01 interchangeable-lens digital camera in conjunction with the world’s thinnest interchangeable lens* - the smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS unifocal. This latest addition to the popular Pentax K series and the new lens were both designed in partnership with world renowned designer, Marc Newson.
2012-2-2 is there numerology involved within this date? In any case, Pentax is holding a private preview to show of its latest products, designed in collaboration with Marc Newson, who according to his own site is ' is the most acclaimed and influential designer of his generation'
Interestingly, he lists Apple and Canon among his clients. Maybe he's on designing Canon's mirrorless system too?