Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Following is a extensive assessment of the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was unveiled 9 years before the K-5 IIs which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Minolta 5D grades against the K-5 IIs in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you should take into account 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") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax K-5 IIs has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-5 IIs in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Minolta 5D vs the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K-5 IIs is 64 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and K-5 IIs.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Pentax K-5 IIs to offer you extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.