Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-3

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-3

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-3 Review.
How does it shoot? Pentax K-3 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the K-3.
Compare Pentax K-3 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Pentax K-3

Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
42 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner

Pentax K-3 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$1150 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

560 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
24.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
75 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 5.4 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
24 vs 11 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

Top-notch image quality; Great ergonomics in a compact body; Unique on-demand low-pass filtering; Broad sensitivity range; Large and bright viewfinder for an APS-C camera; Dual card slots; Optional Wi-Fi remote control
AE Lock button is poorly located; Below-average battery life for a DSLR; Rather dated-looking menu system; Requires a different battery grip accessory than its predecessors; Less third-party support than some rivals
Read our Pentax K-3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Pentax K-3

Samsung NX11

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Pentax K-01

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-01

$499
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-camera panoramas

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-01

Pentax K-3

Pentax K-01

$699
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

$359
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Pentax K-3

Sony NEX-6

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Nikon D7100

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D7100

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$690
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$690
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Nikon D5300

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon D5300

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D5300

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