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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Konica Minolta 7D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 845g - 150 x 106 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2005
  • Additionally referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • New Model is Sony A700
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Konica and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was manufactured 5 years earlier than the K-7 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Minolta 7D grades vs the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Minolta 7D K-7 

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

 K-7 Minolta 7D 
IntroducedOctober 2009January 2005Newer by 57 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k207kSharper screen (+714k dot)

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

 Minolta 7D K-7 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D enjoys external measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Minolta 7D and the K-7.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

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

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and K-7.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Pentax K-7 to resolve more detail due to its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Portrait photography with Pentax K-7
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
72
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography features
Pentax K-7 Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography info
Pentax K-7 Sports photography info
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (6MP)
low battery power (400 per charge)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Konica Minolta 7D
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
39
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery power (400 shots)
sensor resolution low (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
48
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
doesn't have liveview
sensor resolution low (6MP)
low battery power (400 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Vlogging advice
Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
9
no video recording
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax K-7
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Konica Pentax
Model Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Pentax K-7
Otherwise known as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2005-01-17 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3008 x 2000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 3200 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 143 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 207 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 845 gr (1.86 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 58 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.6
DXO Low light score 613 536
Other
Battery life 400 images 980 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-400 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $599