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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax K10D front
Portability
59
Imaging
49
Features
43
Overall
46

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D 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
  • Announced July 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 5D
  • Successor is Sony A100
Pentax K10D
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax K10D

 Minolta 5D K10D 

Reasons to pick Pentax K10D over the Konica Minolta 5D

 K10D Minolta 5D 
IntroducedDecember 2006July 2005More modern by 17 months
Display resolution210k115kClearer display (+95k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K10D

 Minolta 5D K10D 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D size comparison

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

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Portrait photography camera
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
53
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Street photography with Pentax K10D
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography features
Pentax K10D Sports photography features
47
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (6MP)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K10D as a Travel photography camera
44
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
49
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 5D
Landscape photography with Pentax K10D
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging features
Pentax K10D Vlogging features
9
can't record video
9
no video
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K10D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax K10D
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax K10D
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