Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 II

Lets examine more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 10 years before the K-3 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the K-3 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax K-3 II. The complete galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 II has measurements of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the K-3 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and K-3 II is 64 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K-3 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-3 II to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.