Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Let's look more in depth at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-5 IIs, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Konica and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 9 years prior to the K-5 IIs which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Minolta 7D grades against the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Pentax K-5 IIs. The entire galleries are available at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Konica Minolta 7D enjoys outside 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-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D against the K-5 IIs.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K-5 IIs is 57 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and K-5 IIs.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Pentax K-5 IIs to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.