X-T5vs Pentax K-3 Mark IIIvs Sony A7R V
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Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
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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.
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-t5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T5 (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,699 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.7MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~740 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 557g body only | 820g body only | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Pentax KF-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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