Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-500

On this page, we will be matching up the Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-500, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and E-500 (8MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and E-500 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 3 months earlier than the E-500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the E-500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Olympus E-500. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Olympus E-500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D features physical dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Olympus E-500 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 5D vs Olympus E-500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the E-500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and E-500 is 64 and 70 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and E-500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 5D using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-500 will give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.