Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Pentax K-3 III

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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Pentax K-3 III

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro3 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro3.

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 X-Pro3 advantages over Pentax K-3 III

Less expensive
$1799* vs $2344
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
Thinner
46 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
497g vs 820g
Lighter weight
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
79 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-Pro3

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 440 shots
Capture more photos
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
More viewfinder magnification
1.05x vs 0.66x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
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
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-Pro3, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro3 Shooter's Report

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 Pentax KP

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Pentax KP

$1799
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 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 Leica CL

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Leica CL

$1799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
More viewfinder magnification

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Leica CL

Pentax K-3 III

Leica CL

$1847
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3195
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Leica CL

Compared to Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Sony A6400

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Higher max flash sync

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6400

Pentax K-3 III

Sony A6400

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Sony A6400

Compared to Canon 90D

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Canon 90D

$1799
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

$1099
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 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

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon 90D

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Fujifilm X-Pro3

Fujifilm X-S10

$1799
APS-C

Top deck display
Thinner

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Fujifilm X-S10

Pentax K-3 III

Fujifilm X-S10

$1847
APS-C

Lens selection
High resolution composite

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-S10

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