DJI Action 5 Provs X-H2vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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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?

Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

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

DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)

  • You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
  • You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
  • You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

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 dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)X-H2 (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £349 £1,399 £1,699
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 50.0MP 40.2MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 7-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 20fps 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~680 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 660g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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