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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Pentax 645Z front
Portability
49
Imaging
81
Features
74
Overall
78

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
Pentax 645Z
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1550g - 156 x 117 x 123mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Succeeded the Pentax 645D
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax 645Z, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Konica and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) offer different sensor size.

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The Minolta 7D was announced 10 years prior to the 645Z and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Pentax 645Z

 Minolta 7D 645Z 

Reasons to pick Pentax 645Z over the Konica Minolta 7D

 645Z Minolta 7D 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2005Fresher by 112 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1037k207kClearer screen (+830k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax 645Z

 Minolta 7D 645Z 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D features external dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Minolta 7D and the 645Z.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Minolta 7D and 645Z is 57 and 49 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and 645Z.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will produce more detail with its extra 45MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Portrait photography camera
50
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
88
you can focus manually
great resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Street photography with Pentax 645Z
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
63
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Medium format)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (204,800)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Sports photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
MP count low (6 megapixels)
bad battery life (400 shots)
71
great resolution (51MP)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography features
Pentax 645Z Travel photography features
39
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery life (400 per charge)
MP count low (6MP)
display is not selfie friendly
51
environment proof
great resolution (51MP)
terrible battery life (650 per charge)
heavier than others (1,550 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax 645Z as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
MP count low (6MP)
bad battery life (400 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
great resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Medium format)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (204,800)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (650 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645Z as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
27
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (1,550g)
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax 645Z Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax 645Z
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPentax 645Z
General Information
Brand Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Pentax 645Z
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Type Advanced DSLR Pro DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2014-04-15
Body design Mid-size SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - PRIME III
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Medium format
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 3200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 27
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax 645AF2
Amount of lenses 143 6
Focal length multiplier 1.5 0.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 207k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.85x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Flash On, Flash On+Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync+Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, contrast-control-sync, high-speed sync, wireless sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p,24p)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lbs) 1550 grams (3.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 156 x 117 x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 101
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 14.7
DXO Low light score 613 4505
Other
Battery life 400 images 650 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots
Storage slots One 2
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