DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs X-S20vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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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?

Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

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 Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)

  • You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
  • You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
  • You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

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 x-s20 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)X-S20 (2023)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £499 £849 £1,699
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 20.0MP 26.1MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 20fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life 166 mins video ~750 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 491g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot 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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