Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs Leica M11vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
View Fujifilm GFX 100S II
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?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
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
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
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 fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | Leica M11 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,499 | £7,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 60.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 4.5fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 460 shots (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 883g body only | 530g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Leica M-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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