Fujifilm X-T4vs Nikon Zfvs 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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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

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-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)Nikon Zf (2023)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £999 £1,699 £1,699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 26.1MP 24.5MP 25.7MP
Video 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 6.5-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 12fps
Battery Life 600 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 607g body only 710g with battery 820g body only
Dimensions 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 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 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-I Single SD UHS-II slot 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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