Canon EOS 90Dvs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS 90D Canon Canon EOS 90D (2019) From £849 Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts View Canon EOS 90D
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) From £1699 Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III

Which should you buy?

Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS 90D (2019)

  • You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
  • You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
  • You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
  • You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available

Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the canon eos 90d is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS 90D (2019)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £849 £1,999 £1,699
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 32.5MP 20.0MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 8.5-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 10fps mechanical 120fps with AF tracking 12fps
Battery Life ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) 520 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 701g body only 599g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon EF / EF-S Micro Four Thirds Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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