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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D front
 
Pentax ist DL2 front
Portability
69
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 5D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 670g - 131 x 93 x 67mm
  • Announced July 2005
  • Also referred to as Dynax 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A100
Pentax ist DL2
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 565g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
  • Released January 2006
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Konica and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Minolta 5D (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 5D was released 6 months earlier than the ist DL2 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Minolta 5D scores against the ist DL2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 5D over the Pentax ist DL2

 Minolta 5D ist DL2 

Reasons to pick Pentax ist DL2 over the Konica Minolta 5D

 ist DL2 Minolta 5D 
Screen resolution210k115kCrisper screen (+95k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax ist DL2

 Minolta 5D ist DL2 
ReleasedJuly 2005January 2006Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.5"2.5"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 5D provides outer measurements of 131mm x 93mm x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Pentax ist DL2 has measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Analyze the Konica Minolta 5D versus Pentax ist DL2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 5D versus the ist DL2.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 5D and ist DL2 is 64 and 69 respectively.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 5D and ist DL2.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos though you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Portrait photography info
Pentax ist DL2 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
51
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low MP (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Street photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
60
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (565 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Sports photography information
Pentax ist DL2 Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
39
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Travel photography advice
Pentax ist DL2 Travel photography advice
44
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
52
lighter than competitors (565g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Landscape photography features
Pentax ist DL2 Landscape photography features
51
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
missing Timelapse mode
47
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
lack of image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 5D Vlogging details
Pentax ist DL2 Vlogging details
9
lack of video recording
22
lighter than competitors (565g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video ( pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Konica Minolta 5D vs Pentax ist DL2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 5D and Pentax ist DL2
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5DPentax ist DL2
General Information
Brand Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D Pentax ist DL2
Also Known as Dynax 5D -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-07-15 2006-01-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 5
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF
Available lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 210 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None No
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 565g (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 93 x 67mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.6") 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 65
DXO Color Depth score 21.3 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.1
DXO Low light score 605 639
Other
Battery model NP-400 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC card
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,100 -