Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K10D

Lets look more closely at the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K10D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Konica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K10D (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was launched 23 months before the K10D which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the K10D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D and Pentax K10D. The complete galleries are viewable at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Konica Minolta 7D enjoys outside measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") with a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Pentax K10D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

Check the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K10D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D and the K10D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and K10D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and K10D.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K10D to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.