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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Later Model is Sony A100
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Replaced the Pentax K-7
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5 IIs
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-5, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was brought out 6 years earlier than the K-5 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Minolta 5D scores versus the K-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Minolta 5D K-5 

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

 K-5 Minolta 5D 
IntroducedDecember 2010July 2005Newer by 66 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)

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

 Minolta 5D K-5 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with external measurements 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-5 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the K-5.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and K-5 is 64 and 60 respectively.

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

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and K-5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax K-5 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography factors
Pentax K-5 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography features
Pentax K-5 Sports photography features
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography details
Pentax K-5 Travel photography details
44
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-5
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax K-5
General Information
Brand Konica Pentax
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Pentax K-5
Other name Dynax 5D -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-15 2010-12-18
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 143 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 115k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 740g (1.63 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 82
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 14.1
DXO Low light rating 605 1162
Other
Battery life - 980 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,100 $800