X-T5vs Leica M11vs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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Leica Leica M11 Leica Leica M11 (2022) From £7999 Best for Rangefinder enthusiasts & collectors View Leica M11
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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?

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

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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

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 leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable; only the x-t5, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T5 (2022)Leica M11 (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,499 £7,999 £1,699
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 40.2MP 60.0MP 25.7MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit None 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS None 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 4.5fps 12fps
Battery Life ~740 shots (CIPA) 700 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 557g body only 530g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 2.3" fixed TFT LCD 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Leica M-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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