DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Z30vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
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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.
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
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
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 pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Z30 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £479 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 405g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None | 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 | Nikon Z-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, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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