Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-A3

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Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-A3

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APS-C 372.1mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-500 Review.
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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A3 Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A5
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Differences

Pentax K-500 advantages over Fujifilm X-A3

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.81 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

710 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-A3 advantages over Pentax K-500

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
Thinner
40 mm vs 71 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
534g vs 852g
Lighter weight
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/6000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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 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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Pentax K-500, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Pentax K-500 First Shots

Read our Fujifilm X-A3 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A57

Pentax K-500

Sony A57

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$800
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Sony A57

Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A57

$549
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A57

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Pentax K-500

Pentax K-5 IIs

$597
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Top deck display

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm X-A3

Pentax K-5 IIs

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Canon T5i

Pentax K-500

Canon T5i

$597
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Canon T5i

Fujifilm X-A3

Canon T5i

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$539
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon T5i

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Pentax K-500

Canon EOS M6

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Pentax K-500

Fujifilm X-A5

$597
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Pentax K-500 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

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