Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax K-3 III

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T3 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T3 conclusion.

APS-C 361.2mm²
25.7 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1,600,000

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T3 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$1499 vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 12.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
64 vs 30 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Fujifilm X-T3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
3 years vs 6 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1620k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.75x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality from both JPEGs and raw; Excellent high ISO performance; Up to 20fps full-res burst shooting; Very fast autofocus performance; High-res EVF; 3-way tilting touchscreen; Dual UHS-II slots; 4K 60p video; F-Log support.
Slightly higher noise levels than X-T2; No in-body image stabilization; Slight crop in 4K 60p (1.18x); Internal 10-bit HEVC video files require a fast, modern computer.
Read our Fujifilm X-T3 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-3 III, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-3 III First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-T2

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-T3

Pentax KP

$1299
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Pentax KP

Pentax K-3 III

Pentax KP

$1847
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Pentax KP

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-H1

$1299
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-H1

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

$1000
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-H1

Compared to Canon 90D

Fujifilm X-T3

Canon 90D

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1199
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon 90D

Compared to Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

$1265
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A6600

Pentax K-3 III

Sony A6600

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

$1265
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A6600

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