DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Nikon Zfcvs 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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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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 pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £499 £799 £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 (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None (lens-based only) 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) 445g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M 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 Nikon Z-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Single UHS-I SD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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