Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Panasonic L10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.