Fujifilm X-T4vs X-T5vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) From £999 Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts View Fujifilm X-T4
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Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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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?

Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.

Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.

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-T4 (2020)

  • You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
  • You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
  • Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary

X-T5 (2022)

  • You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
  • You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
  • You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls

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-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)X-T5 (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £999 £1,499 £1,699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 26.1MP 40.2MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 6.5-stop IBIS 7-stop IBIS 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 607g body only 557g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-I Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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