Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
- Introduced July 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
- Successor is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Launched October 2015
- Additionally referred to as Typ 601
- Later Model is Leica SL2

Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Konica Minolta 5D versus Leica SL, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Konica and Leica. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and SL (24MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and SL (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

The Minolta 5D was released 11 years earlier than the SL which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the SL in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Leica SL. The complete galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Leica SL Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Leica SL
Minolta 5D | SL |
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Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Konica Minolta 5D
SL | Minolta 5D | |||
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Launched | October 2015 | ![]() | July 2005 | More modern by 125 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer screen (+925k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Leica SL
Minolta 5D | SL | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D has outer dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Leica SL has sizing of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") along with a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs).
Check the Konica Minolta 5D versus Leica SL in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the SL.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and SL is 64 and 67 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and SL.
All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 5D due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Leica SL will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 5D vs Leica SL Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Leica SL | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Konica | Leica |
Model type | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Leica SL |
Also called as | Dynax 5D | Typ 601 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2005-07-15 | 2015-10-21 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Maestro II |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 50000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Leica L |
Available lenses | 143 | 30 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 115k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 4,400k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lb) | 847g (1.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 58 | 88 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | 25.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 605 | 1821 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-400 | BP-SCL4 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Price at launch | $1,100 | $7,450 |