Konica Minolta 5D vs Panasonic L10

Here, we are reviewing the Konica Minolta 5D and Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and L10 (10MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The Minolta 5D was launched 3 years prior to the L10 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the L10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The complete galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D has exterior measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 5D and Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the L10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and L10 is 64 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and L10.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 5D featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic L10 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.