Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

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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.
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Compare Pentax K-3 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 conclusion.

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
51.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 50S Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 50S in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S conclusion.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

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Differences

Pentax K-3 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 50S

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 400 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.48 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Optional anti-aliasing filter
Optional vs None
Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
75 vs 40 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 3.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Fujifilm GFX 50S advantages over Pentax K-3

Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.31 vs 3.91 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
2360k vs 1037k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.85x vs 0.63x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
51.4 vs 24.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 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
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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot 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
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

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Review Excerpt

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

Fantastic image quality across the board; Excellent RAW dynamic range; Superb high ISO performance; Functional and user-friendly body; Robust weather-sealed construction; Detachable EVF; Tilting touchscreen; Very good lens quality.
Slow AF speeds; Performance can't compete with high-end full-frame cameras; Limited native lens selection so far; Expensive accessories; Unimpressive JPEG dynamic range; 1/125s maximum flash sync.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 50S Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon D7100

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7100

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$810
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7100

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon D7100

$5197
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D7100

Compared to 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

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon D5300

$5197
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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Compared to Nikon D7200

Pentax K-3

Nikon D7200

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1016
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Nikon D7200

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Nikon D7200

$5197
Medium format

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1016
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Hasselblad X1D

Pentax K-3

Hasselblad X1D

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$4999
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Hasselblad X1D

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Hasselblad X1D

$5197
Medium format

Tiltable Screen
Top deck display

$4999
Medium format

Higher max flash sync

Compare Fujifilm GFX 50S vs Hasselblad X1D

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50R

Pentax K-3

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

$4599
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 50R

$5197
Medium format

Top deck display
More viewfinder magnification

$4599
Medium format

Less expensive
Built-in Bluetooth

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