Canon G7X Mark II vs Pentax K-3 III

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Canon G7X Mark II vs Pentax K-3 III

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Succeeded by the Canon G7X Mark III
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Differences

Canon G7X Mark II advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$629* vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
42 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
318g vs 820g
Lighter weight

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Canon G7X Mark II

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.76 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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 265 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
4 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
25.7 vs 20.2 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
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs Fixed
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/2000 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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Very good image quality, Improved high ISO performance; Improved handling; Faster 8 fps burst mode; Burst rate no longer slows down with RAW files; Improved buffer depth.
Soft corners at wide angle; No viewfinder; No 4K video; Mediocre battery life; Sluggish buffer clearing; Continuous AF struggles on fast subjects.
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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 Canon G7X

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X

$961
1 inch

Longer stills battery life
Shoots 24p video

$1239
1 inch

Longer exposure

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X

Pentax K-3 III

Canon G7X

$1847
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$1239
1 inch

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon G7X

Compared to Sony RX100 V

Canon G7X Mark II

Sony RX100 V

$961
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$998
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Sony RX100 V

Pentax K-3 III

Sony RX100 V

$1847
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$998
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony RX100 V

Compared to Pentax KP

Canon G7X Mark II

Pentax KP

$961
1 inch

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon G7X Mark II 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 G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

$961
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

$1037
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon G7X Mark III

Pentax K-3 III

Canon G7X Mark III

$1847
APS-C

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$1037
1 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Canon 90D

Canon G7X Mark II

Canon 90D

$961
1 inch

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1099
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark II vs Canon 90D

Pentax K-3 III

Canon 90D

$1847
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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