Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10
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![Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-ek-fs.jpg)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs
(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
(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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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Panasonic L10
Minolta 7D | L10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Konica Minolta 7D
L10 | Minolta 7D | |||
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Introduced | December 2007 | ![]() | January 2005 | More modern by 35 months |
Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Panasonic L10
Minolta 7D | L10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 207k | ![]() | 207k | Exact 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L10-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Konica-Minolta-Maxxum-7D-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-L10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Panasonic L10 Specifications
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D | Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 | |
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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 |