Canon EOS R3vs Z30vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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 & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
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 pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z30 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £479 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 405g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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