Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Nikon Z8vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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 R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
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 nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Nikon Z8 (2023) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £3,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 45.7MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 910g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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