Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-1 II

Let's look more closely at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-1 II, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Konica and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 14 years prior to the K-1 II which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Minolta 7D matches up against the K-1 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The entire galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has got external dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D against the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K-1 II is 57 and 55 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and K-1 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Minolta 7D because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will deliver extra detail due to its extra 30MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.