Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Zfcvs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) From £1599 Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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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?

Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.

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

Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)

  • You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
  • You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
  • You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video

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 fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)Nikon Zfc (2021)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,599 £799 £1,699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 26.1MP 20.9MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation None (lens-based only) None (lens-based only) 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic 11fps 12fps
Battery Life 440 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 497g body only 445g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I 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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