Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-1

Let's look more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 5D was manufactured 11 years prior to the K-1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the K-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Pentax K-1. The entire galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Pentax K-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D has got physical measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") and a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax K-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 5D and the K-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K-1 is 64 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and K-1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 5D because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor tech.