Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 II

The following is a extended review of the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax K-3 II, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 11 years prior to the K-3 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Minolta 7D scores against the K-3 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D offers exterior 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 K-3 II has proportions of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax K-3 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Minolta 7D against the K-3 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K-3 II is 57 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Minolta 7D and K-3 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-3 II to show greater detail using its extra 18MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.