Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III

Here, we will be contrasting the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K-3 III, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Konica and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K-3 III (26MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was introduced 17 years prior to the K-3 III which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Minolta 7D scores against the K-3 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Konica Minolta 7D has outer measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 III has proportions of 135mm x 104mm x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 820 grams (1.81 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D against the K-3 III.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K-3 III is 57 and 58 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Minolta 7D and K-3 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Pentax K-3 III to result in greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.