Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Fujifilm X30 vs Pentax K-3 III

2/3 inch 58.1mm²
12.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X30 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X30 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 III Review.
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Differences

Fujifilm X30 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$499* 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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/1000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
423g vs 820g
Lighter weight
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Fujifilm X30

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 2/3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.76 vs 2.20 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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 470 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Newer
3 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 307k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.65x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
25.7 vs 12.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 15 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
1600000 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Excellent image quality for its class; Very good optical performance from the bright f/2-2.8 4x lens; Quick autofocus, even in very low light; Fast burst modes; EVF fixes the flaws of optical viewfinder in X20; Tilting high-res LCD screen; Excellent feel in the hands; Very good battery life.
Top shutter speed is only 1/1000s when lens is wide open; No built-in ND filter; 28mm eq. may not be wide enough for some; Shallow buffer depths; Default NR processing a bit heavy-handed.
Read our Fujifilm X30 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 X10

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X10

$499
2/3 inch

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X10

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X10

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$499
2/3 inch

Internal flash
Higher max flash sync

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X10

Compared to Fujifilm X20

Fujifilm X30

Fujifilm X20

$499
2/3 inch

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$499
2/3 inch

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Fujifilm X20

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X20

$1847
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$499
2/3 inch

In-camera panoramas
On-sensor phase detect

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X20

Compared to Nikon P7800

Fujifilm X30

Nikon P7800

$499
2/3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Focus peaking

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X30 vs Nikon P7800

Pentax K-3 III

Nikon P7800

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$500
1/1.7 inch

Tilt-swivel screen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Nikon P7800

Compared to Pentax KP

Fujifilm X30

Pentax KP

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X30 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 Canon 90D

Fujifilm X30

Canon 90D

$499
2/3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1199
APS-C

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X30 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

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