Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax K20D

Following is a complete review of the Konica Minolta 7D versus Pentax K20D, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Konica and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and K20D (15MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the K20D which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Minolta 7D matches up vs the K20D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D & Pentax K20D. The full galleries are provided at Konica Minolta 7D Gallery & Pentax K20D Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Konica Minolta 7D comes with external measurements of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") having a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Pentax K20D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the K20D.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Minolta 7D and K20D is 57 and 59 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and K20D.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Pentax K20D to result in more detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.