Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Key Specs
(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
- Announced July 2005
- Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
- Successor is Sony A100
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced December 2006
- Successor is Pentax K20D

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Minolta 5D was brought out 17 months earlier than the K10D making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Minolta 5D matches up against the K10D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D & Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery & Pentax K10D Gallery.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax K10D
Minolta 5D | K10D |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Konica Minolta 5D
K10D | Minolta 5D | |||
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Introduced | December 2006 | ![]() | July 2005 | More modern by 17 months |
Display resolution | 210k | ![]() | 115k | Clearer display (+95k dot) |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K10D
Minolta 5D | K10D | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Equal display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 5D offers external dimensions of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Analyze the Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the K10D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K10D is 64 and 59 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K10D.
Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K10D to resolve more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder


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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Pentax K10D | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Konica | Pentax |
Model | Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D | Pentax K10D |
Also Known as | Dynax 5D | - |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2005-07-15 | 2006-12-15 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 6 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 3008 x 2000 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 143 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 115k dot | 210k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.55x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Auto Red Eye |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Max video resolution | None | None |
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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670 grams (1.48 pounds) | 793 grams (1.75 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 58 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.1 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 605 | 522 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-400 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $1,100 | $700 |