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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Also Known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Successor is Sony A700
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2007
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and L10 (10MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Minolta 7D was brought out 3 years earlier than the L10 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Minolta 7D grades vs the L10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Panasonic L10

 Minolta 7D L10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 L10 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedDecember 2007January 2005More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Panasonic L10

 Minolta 7D L10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.5"2.5"Same display measurement
Display resolution207k207kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D offers outer measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") along with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 7D versus Panasonic L10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the L10.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and L10 is 57 and 66 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and L10.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Minolta 7D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic L10 will produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Portrait photography info
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography info
50
manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (6 megapixels)
56
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Panasonic L10 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
59
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (556 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
42
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
39
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (400 shots)
low MP (6 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than average in class (556g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography info
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
49
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging info
Panasonic L10 Vlogging info
9
no video shooting
9
no video shooting
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Panasonic L10
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Panasonic
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2007-12-14
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 3
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 143 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 207 thousand dot 207 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845g (1.86 lbs) 556g (1.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 58 55
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 613 429
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-400 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $1,000 $350