Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X100V

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Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X100V

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

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Pentax K-3 advantages over Fujifilm X100V

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

Fujifilm X100V advantages over Pentax K-3

Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) 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
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Thinner
53 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
540k vs 346k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
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

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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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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
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100V, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100V Shooter's Report

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 X100V

Nikon D7100

$1399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$810
APS-C

Less expensive
Top deck display

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon D7100

Compared to Canon 70D

Pentax K-3

Canon 70D

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1149
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Canon 70D

Fujifilm X100V

Canon 70D

$1399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1149
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Canon 70D

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 X100V

Nikon D5300

$1399
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Nikon D5300

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X100T

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100T

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X100F

$699
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$899
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax K-3 vs Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Fujifilm X100V vs Fujifilm X100F

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