Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-S1

The following is a extended overview of the Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Konica and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was brought out 10 years earlier than the K-S1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D grades vs the K-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D comes with outside 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) while the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the K-S1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K-S1 is 64 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and K-S1.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-S1 to give you extra detail having its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be behind in sensor technology.