Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax KP

Lets look a little more in depth at the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Konica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 12 years prior to the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Minolta 5D scores against the KP with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and Pentax KP. The complete galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 5D Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 5D features physical measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

See the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax KP in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Minolta 5D compared to the KP.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 5D and KP is 64 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 5D and KP.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to produce more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 5D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.