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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500

Portability
57
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D front
 
Pentax Optio RS1500 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 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
  • Introduced January 2005
  • Alternate Name is Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital
  • Refreshed by Sony A700
Pentax RS1500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Konica and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the Minolta 7D (APS-C) and RS1500 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Minolta 7D was launched 7 years earlier than the RS1500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Konica Minolta 7D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the Minolta 7D grades versus the RS1500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Konica Minolta 7D over the Pentax RS1500

 Minolta 7D RS1500 

Reasons to pick Pentax RS1500 over the Konica Minolta 7D

 RS1500 Minolta 7D 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2005Fresher by 74 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kCrisper screen (+23k dot)

Common features in the Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax RS1500

 Minolta 7D RS1500 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Konica Minolta 7D provides physical dimensions of 150mm x 106mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) while the Pentax RS1500 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Minolta 7D vs the RS1500.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and RS1500 is 57 and 93 respectively.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 top view buttons comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Minolta 7D and RS1500.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Minolta 7D featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RS1500 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Minolta 7D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 sensor size comparison

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and ViewFinder

Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Portrait photography camera
50
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
35
has manual focus
decent MP (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Street photography factors
Pentax RS1500 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
54
weather sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Sports photography details
Pentax RS1500 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6MP)
not so great battery (400 CIPA)
37
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D Travel photography details
Pentax RS1500 Travel photography details
39
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (400 per charge)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Landscape photography camera
48
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
40
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
weather sealing
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Konica Minolta 7D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax RS1500 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video recording
25
pretty wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax RS1500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Konica Minolta 7D and Pentax RS1500
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7DPentax Optio RS1500
General Information
Make Konica Pentax
Model type Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D Pentax Optio RS1500
Also referred to as Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital -
Category Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-01-17 2011-03-16
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3008 x 2000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 845 grams (1.86 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 150 x 106 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.2" x 3.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 58 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 613 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 images 260 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-400 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,000 $150