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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax K-30 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
66
Overall
61

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 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
  • Introduced July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A100
Pentax K-30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • New Model is Pentax K-50
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-30, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-30 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was unveiled 8 years earlier than the K-30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the K-30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax K-30

 Minolta 5D K-30 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-30 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 K-30 Minolta 5D 
RevealedOctober 2012July 2005More recent by 88 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-30

 Minolta 5D K-30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 5D has got outer dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the K-30.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and K-30 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K-30.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-30 to produce extra detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-30
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography info
Pentax K-30 Street photography info
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography details
Pentax K-30 Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (6MP)
67
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-30 Travel photography highlights
44
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (410 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography info
Pentax K-30 Landscape photography info
51
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-30 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-30
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax K-30
General Information
Brand Name Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Pentax K-30
Otherwise known as Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-07-15 2012-10-29
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime M
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye,Slow Sync, Slow Sync+ Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 79
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 13.0
DXO Low light score 605 1129
Other
Battery life - 410 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,100 $525