• APS-C 361.2mm2
  • 25.7 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1,600,000
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Pentax K-3 III advantages over Fujifilm X-T30 II

  • 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
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • 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

Fujifilm X-T30 II advantages over Pentax K-3 III

  • 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
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 73 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    383g vs 820g
    Lighter weight
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

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
  • 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

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The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Pentax KP
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Pentax KP

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Pentax K-3 III
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Newer
  • More dots on screen
  • $849
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Canon SL3

Pentax K-3 III
Canon SL3
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Canon SL3

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon SL3
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $632
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Canon SL3

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Canon 90D
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Canon 90D

Compared to Nikon Z 30

Pentax K-3 III
Nikon Z 30
  • $1847
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-3 III vs Nikon Z 30

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Nikon Z 30
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Nikon Z 30

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