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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Pentax K-3 Mark III front
Portability
58
Imaging
72
Features
86
Overall
77

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III 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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Other Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Replacement is Sony A700
Pentax K-3 III
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 820g - 135 x 104 x 74mm
  • Revealed March 2021
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Pentax K-3 III

 Minolta 7D K-3 III 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 III over the Konica Minolta 7D

 K-3 III Minolta 7D 
RevealedMarch 2021January 2005Newer by 197 months
Screen size3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1620k207kSharper screen (+1413k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax K-3 III

 Minolta 7D K-3 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Physical Comparison

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).

See the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K-3 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III size comparison

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

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Sensor Comparison

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.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-3 III as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
83
has manual focus
resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Pentax K-3 III Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (1,600,000)
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Sports photography with Pentax K-3 III
43
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 shots)
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is great (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Travel photography with Pentax K-3 III
39
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (400 per charge)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
bad battery (800 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-3 III
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
bad battery (400 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (1,600,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (800 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Konica Minolta 7D
Vlogging with Pentax K-3 III
9
can't shoot video
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-3 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax K-3 III
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPentax K-3 Mark III
General Information
Make Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Pentax K-3 Mark III
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2005-01-17 2021-03-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 3200 1600000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 101
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 143 156
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 207k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, Auto + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow- speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845g (1.86 lbs) 820g (1.81 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 135 x 104 x 74mm (5.3" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 800 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported in slot 1)
Storage slots Single Two
Retail cost $1,000 $1,999