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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 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
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A100
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was launched 5 years earlier than the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax K-7

 Minolta 5D K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 K-7 Minolta 5D 
ReleasedOctober 2009July 2005More modern by 51 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k115kClearer screen (+806k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-7

 Minolta 5D K-7 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 5D provides physical dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the K-7.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K-7 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K-7.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Pentax K-7 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be behind in sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography factors
50
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
MP count low (6 megapixels)
73
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography advice
Pentax K-7 Sports photography advice
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (6MP)
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect AF
low fps (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
44
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
65
weather sealing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography advice
51
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging features
Pentax K-7 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K-7
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax K-7
General Information
Company Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Pentax K-7
Also called as Dynax 5D -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-07-15 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 3200 2000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 115k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with 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 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lb) 750 gr (1.65 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 Overall score 58 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 10.6
DXO Low light score 605 536
Other
Battery life - 980 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,100 $599