Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X-T100

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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.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Pentax K-3 conclusion.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T100 Review.
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Succeeded by the Pentax K-3 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T200
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Differences

Pentax K-3 advantages over Fujifilm X-T100

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
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.7 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 430 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
203 mm vs 68 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.32 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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
Faster JPEG shooting
7.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.1 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
24 vs 16 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T100 advantages over Pentax K-3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
47 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Newer
6 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
583g vs 1240g
Lighter weight
Wider angle kit lens
23 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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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

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T100 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-T100

Nikon D7100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$690
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 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 X-T100

Nikon D5300

$599
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D5300

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 X-T100

Nikon D7200

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1016
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Nikon D7200

Compared to Sony A6400

Pentax K-3

Sony A6400

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Pentax K-3

Sony A6100

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$648
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

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