Reasons to choose Dynax 5D
Released in 2005, Dynax 5D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.3 MP effective resolution, and a 590 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Konica-Minolta Dynax 5D
vs Konica-Minolta Dynax 7D
VS
Sensor area
369 mm²
Dynax 5D369 mm²
Dynax 7D- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Dynax 5D and Dynax 7D have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Dynax 5DMetricDynax 7D
6.3 MPEffective pixels6.31 MP
23.5 × 15.7Sensor23.5 × 15.7
7.65 µmPixel pitch7.65 µm
58.56 µm²Pixel area58.47 µm²
1.71 MP/cm²Pixel density1.71 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
—Maximum video—
590 gWeight760 g
CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, MicrodriveStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Dynax 5D and Dynax 7D have the same sensor area. The Dynax 5D has the lighter body. The Dynax 7D has the higher effective resolution. The Dynax 5D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Dynax 7D
Released in 2004, Dynax 7D has about 369 mm² of sensor area, 6.31 MP effective resolution, and a 760 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.