Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax K20D

Following is a complete comparison of the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was announced 3 years earlier than the K20D which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Minolta 5D matches up vs the K20D in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax K20D. The whole galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax K20D Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D has external 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 K20D has measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the K20D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and K20D is 64 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 5D and K20D.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Pentax K20D to provide greater detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.