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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
72
Features
86
Overall
77

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A100
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Announced March 2021
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax K-3 III

 Minolta 5D K-3 III 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Konica Minolta 5D

 K-3 III Minolta 5D 
AnnouncedMarch 2021July 2005More modern by 191 months
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k115kSharper screen (+1505k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-3 III

 Minolta 5D K-3 III 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

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

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-3 III Portrait photography information
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
83
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Street photography with Pentax K-3 III
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
71
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (1,600,000)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography info
Pentax K-3 III Sports photography info
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (800 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography features
Pentax K-3 III Travel photography features
44
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (6MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
bad battery power (800 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 III
51
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
80
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (1,600,000)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (800 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging details
Pentax K-3 III Vlogging details
9
can't shoot video
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-3 III
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Brand Name Konica Pentax
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Pentax K-3 Mark III
Also referred to as Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-15 2021-03-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 3200 1600000
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 101
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 143 156
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 115k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lbs) 820 grams (1.81 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 605 not tested
Other
Battery life - 800 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch cost $1,100 $1,999