Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look a bit more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Minolta 5D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 5D was brought out 13 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Minolta 5D scores against the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 5D provides 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) and the Pentax K-1 II has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

See the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the K-1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and K-1 II is 64 and 55 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K-1 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 5D because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail having its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.