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Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
Portability
66
Imaging
52
Features
80
Overall
63

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(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
  • Released July 2005
  • Also Known as Dynax 5D
  • Updated by Sony A100
Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Konica and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and GH3 (16MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and GH3 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizing.

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The Minolta 5D was manufactured 8 years prior to the GH3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Konica Minolta 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Minolta 5D grades against the GH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Panasonic GH3

 Minolta 5D GH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 GH3 Minolta 5D 
RevealedSeptember 2012July 2005More recent by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k115kClearer screen (+499k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Panasonic GH3

 Minolta 5D GH3 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D enjoys outer dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH3 has sizing of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the GH3.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and GH3 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and GH3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Minolta 5D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GH3 will give more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography details
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography details
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
71
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
65
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH3 Sports photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
63
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (540 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GH3 as a Travel photography camera
44
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (540 shots)
environment proof
has touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (550g)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography highlights
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (540 shots)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging advice
Panasonic GH3 Vlogging advice
9
lack of video recording
65
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (550g)
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic GH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Panasonic GH3
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Panasonic
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
Other name Dynax 5D -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2005-07-15 2012-09-17
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 143 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - OLED Monitor with static touch control
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,744 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.67x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 550g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 71
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 12.4
DXO Low light rating 605 812
Other
Battery life - 540 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,100 $799