Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5By: Dave Etchells & Mike TomkinsKonica Minolta existing Z3 model gets an updated sensor, larger LCD and slightly updated control layout. <<Intro and Highlights :(Previous) | (Next): Camera Overview / Field Test>> Page 2:Comparison with previous DiMAGE camerasReview First Posted: 03/28/2005 |
Comparison with previous DiMAGE cameras
Many of our readers will be familiar with the previous DiMAGE Z1, Z2 and Z3 models, so I put together the following major feature comparison between the DiMAGE Z1, Z2, Z3, and the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5:
| Feature | DiMAGE Z5 | DiMAGE Z3 | DiMAGE Z2 | DiMAGE Z1 |
| Branding | Konica Minolta | Minolta | ||
| Sensor Size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.7" | ||
| Sensor Resolution (total pixels) | 5.2 megapixel | 4.2 megapixel | 3.3 megapixel | |
| Sensor Resolution (effective) | 5.0 megapixel | 4.0 megapixel | 3.2 megapixel | |
| Maximum Image Size | 2,560 x 1,920 pixels | 2,272 x 1,704 pixels | 2,048 x 1,536 pixels | |
| Other Image Sizes | 2,048 x 1,536; 1,600 x 1,200; 640 x 480 pixels | 1,600 x 1,200; 1,280 x 960; 640 x 480 pixels | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 320 | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 | ||
| Noise Reduction | Automatic | User-selectable | ||
| Shutter Speed Max | 4 sec | 2 sec (auto / scene); 4 sec (program AE / aperture priority); 15 sec (shutter priority / manual) | ||
| Shutter Speed Min | 1/1000 sec | 1/1000 sec | ||
| Bulb Mode | No | Yes (30 sec max.) | ||
| Focal Length | 5.83 - 69.9mm 35-420mm effective (12x) |
6.3 - 63mm 38-380mm effective (10x) |
5.8 - 58mm 38-380mm effective (10x) |
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| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 (wide) f/4.5 (tele) |
f/2.8 (wide) f/3.7 (tele) |
f/2.8 (wide) f/3.5 (tele) |
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| Lens Branding | APO GT Lens | None | ||
| Lens Construction | 13 elements in 10 groups | 11 elements in seven groups | 10 elements in seven groups | |
| Anti-Shake Feature | Major feature! Yes, activated through Setup menu. Functions either during exposure only, or exposure itself as well as any time shutter button is half pressed. | No | ||
| LCD / Viewfinder Type | Separate; 2.0 in LCD (114k pixels), 0.33 in EVF (114k pixels) | Separate; 1.5 in LCD (78k pixels), 0.3 in EVF (118k pixels) | Shared; Switch-finder system, 1.5 in LCD (113k pixels) | |
| LCD / Viewfinder Coverage | LCD: 100%; Viewfinder: 100% (manufacturer spec) | LCD: 100%; Viewfinder: 98% (manufacturer spec) | ||
| Viewfinder Eye Relief | 16.9 mm | 20.8 mm | 18.8 mm | |
| Focus Modes | Single, Continuous with Predictive Focus, and Manual, Five-Point Adjustable AF Area | Single, Continuous, and Manual, Three-Point Adjustable AF Area | Auto, Manual | |
| Focus Lock Signal | Can be changed to one of two sounds or disabled | Can be changed to one of two sounds or disabled | Fixed | |
| Minimum Focusing Distance (Standard) | Wide: 2.0 ft / 0.6 m; Tele: 5.2 ft / 1.6 m | Wide: 1.6 ft / 0.5 m; Tele: 6.6 ft / 2.0 m | ||
| Minimum Focusing Distance (Macro) | Wide: 3.9 in / 10 cm; Tele: 47.2 in / 120 cm | Wide: 2.6 in / 7 cm; Tele: 39.3 in / 100 cm | Wide: 3.9 in / 10 cm; Tele: 47.2 in / 120 cm | |
| Minimum Focusing Distance (Super Macro) | 0.4 in / 1 cm at 10.45mm focal length only | 1.2 in / 3 cm at 11.1mm focal length only | 1.6 in / 4 cm at 9.7mm focal length only | |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.20x (35mm equivalent: 1.2x) | 0.15x (35mm equivalent: 0.90x) | 0.12x (35mm equivalent: 0.79x) | |
| Area Covered at Maximum Magnification | 1.2 x 0.9 in / 3.1 x 2.3 cm | 1.5 x 1.1 in / 3.9 x 2.8 cm | 1.73 x 1.3 in / 4.4 x 3.3 cm | |
| Flash Range | Wide: 0.7 - 11.8 ft / 0.2 - 3.6 m; Tele: 3.9 - 7.2 ft / 1.2 - 2.2 m | Wide: 0.7 - 13.1 ft / 0.2 - 4.0 m; Tele: 3.9 - 8.2 ft / 1.2 - 2.5 m | Wide: 0.5 - 20 ft / 0.16 - 6.0 m; Tele: 3.9 - 15 ft / 1.2 - 4.5 m | Wide: 0.5 - 20 ft / 0.16 - 6.0 m; Tele: 3.6 - 15.4 ft / 1.1 - 4.7 m |
| Flash Recycle Time | 7 sec | 5 sec | 7 sec | |
| Max. Resolution Continuous Mode Speed / Depth | 2.0 fps for 3 frames | 2.5 fps for 2 frames | 1.5 fps for 5 frames | |
| UHS Continuous Mode Resolution | 1024 x 768 | 1280 x 960 | ||
| UHS Continuous Mode Speed / Depth | 10 fps for 20 frames (manufacturer spec) | 10 fps for 15 frames (manufacturer spec) | 10 fps for 10 frames (manufacturer spec) | |
| Progressive Capture Mode | 1024 x 768: 10 fps for 20 frames (manufacturer spec) | 1280 x 960: 10 fps for 15 frames; 2272 x 1704 Standard: 2.5 fps for 5 frames (manufacturer spec) | 1280 x 960: 10 fps for 12 frames; 2272 x 1704 Standard: 2.5 fps for 5 frames (manufacturer spec) | 1280 x 960: 10 fps for 10 frames; Standard: 6 frames (speed / resolution unstated) (manufacturer spec) |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3 frames in 0.5 or 0.3 EV steps | 3 frames in 1.0, 0.5 or 0.3 EV steps | ||
| Self-Timer Duration | Two or 10 Seconds | 10 Seconds | 10 Seconds | |
| Digital Zoom | Record: 4x in 0.2x steps; Playback: Up to 4x | Record: 4x in 0.2x steps; Playback: Up to 6x | Record: 4x in 0.1x steps; Playback: Up to 6x | |
| Maximum Movie Size | 640 x 480 pixels (two quality levels) | 800 x 600 pixels | 640 x 480 pixels | |
| Other Movie Sizes | 320 x 240 | 640 x 480; 320 x 240; 160 x 120 | 320 x 240; 160 x 120 | |
| Movie Clip Length | Limited only by card space, given a fast enough memory card (A 32x Lexar card worked fine for me) | 30 seconds at 640 x 480, 30fps (other resolutions vary) | ||
| Movie Optical Zoom | Always enabled | Can be enabled through menu | No | |
| Movie Digital Zoom | Available at all resolutions | Available at 320 x 240 pixels or lower only | ||
| Movie Audio | On at all times | Can be disabled via menu | ||
| Movie Editing | Yes, can crop start and end of movie, and save as new file, or capture frame as new file | No, but can save a single frame as a new file | Yes, can crop start and end of movie, and save as new file, or capture frame as new file | No, but can save a single frame as a new file |
| Email Mode | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 or 160 x 120 | ||
| DPOF Date Printing | Yes | No | ||
| PictBridge support | Yes | No | ||
| Print Image Matching Version | PIM III | PIM II | ||
| DCF Version | 2.0 | 1.0 | ||
| EXIF Version | 2.2 | 2.21 | 2.2 | |
| Battery Life (CIPA standard) | Record: 240 frames; Playback: 240 min. (manufacturer spec) | Record: 170 frames; Playback: 220 min. (manufacturer spec) | Record: 250 frames; Playback: 180 min. (manufacturer spec) | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 3.1 x 3.3 in (109 x 80 x 84 mm) | 4.31 x 3.05 x 3.15 in (110 x 78 x 80 mm) | ||
| Weight (body only) | 12.0 oz. (340 g) | 11.8 oz. (335 g) | 10.8 oz. (305 g) | |
| Other | Larger LCD occupies more of the rear panel. On/Off button no longer in center of Mode dial. Mode dial is smaller, and Mode dial icons are now silk-screened above it. Exposure Mode dial now has brushed metal finish on top surface. Access lamp added at bottom right of rear panel, just inside hand grip. Four-way controller has a slightly different design with easier-to-feel bumps indicating the directional arrows. |
Solid black body with blue Konica Minolta logo and silver wording on front of flash housing. DC In port moved to USB compartment, and SD card slot moved to bottom panel. Oblong shutter button with decorative raised element extending down front of handgrip. | Grey panel with silver Konica Minolta wording on front of flash housing. Konica Minolta logo on top of pop-up flash. DC In port has silk-screened graphic showing connector polarity next to it. | Silver panel with Minolta logo on front of flash housing. DC In port has silk-screened "DC IN" text next to it. |
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