Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K-7

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.