Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III

Below, we will be reviewing the Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was introduced 16 years before the K-3 III which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the K-3 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Pentax K-3 Mark III. The whole galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Pentax K-3 III Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-3 III has measurements of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Minolta 5D against the K-3 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 5D and K-3 III is 64 and 58 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and K-3 III.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Pentax K-3 III to render extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.