X-H2vs X-T30 IIvs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2 Fujifilm X-H2 (2022) From £1399 Best for High-res stills & landscape View X-H2
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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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?

High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.

Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

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

X-H2 (2022)

  • You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
  • You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
  • You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

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-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t30 ii is the most affordable; only the x-h2, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2 (2022)X-T30 II (2021)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,399 £499 £1,699
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 40.2MP 26.1MP 25.7MP
Video 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None (no IBIS) 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life ~680 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 383g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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