Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax ist DL2

Its time to take a closer look at the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax ist DL2, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Konica and Pentax. The image resolution of the Minolta 7D (6MP) and the ist DL2 (6MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Minolta 7D was announced 12 months before the ist DL2 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Minolta 7D matches up versus the ist DL2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about 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") and a weight of 845 grams (1.86 lbs) whilst the Pentax ist DL2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Examine the Konica Minolta 7D vs Pentax ist DL2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the Minolta 7D compared to the ist DL2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Minolta 7D and ist DL2 is 57 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Minolta 7D and ist DL2.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Minolta 7D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.