DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Lumix GH6vs 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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Lumix Lumix GH6 Lumix Lumix GH6 (2022) From £1199 Best for Video creators & documentary filmmakers View Lumix GH6
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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.

Video Creators & Documentary Filmmakers — Lumix GH6 (2022): The video-first MFT camera — 5.7K internal, unlimited record times, and 10-bit colour for professional video production.

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

Lumix GH6 (2022)

  • You're a video producer or documentary filmmaker who prioritises codec quality and recording flexibility
  • You need unlimited recording times without overheating concerns
  • You want professional video specifications at a price that makes commercial sense

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 dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix gh6, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Lumix GH6 (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £499 £1,199 £1,699
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 20.0MP 25.2MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 5.7K/60p, 4K/120p 10-bit, Cinema 4K, V-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Contrast-detect AF with subject detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 7.5-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 20fps 14fps 12fps
Battery Life 166 mins video 560 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 739g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 138.4 × 100.3 × 99.6mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder None 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots 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 Micro Four Thirds Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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