Fujifilm X100VIvs Lumix S5 IIvs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI (2024) From £1499 Best for Street, travel & everyday View Fujifilm X100VI
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Lumix Lumix S5 II Lumix Lumix S5 II (2023) From £1999 Best for Hybrid video & photography View Lumix S5 II
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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, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.

Hybrid Video & Photography — Lumix S5 II (2023): Phase-detect AF changed everything for Lumix — the S5 II delivers exceptional hybrid performance with 6K video and genuine full-frame value.

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 X100VI (2024)

  • You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
  • You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
  • You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere

Lumix S5 II (2023)

  • You want a capable full-frame hybrid with strong video credentials and reliable autofocus
  • You're considering switching from Sony or Canon and want something genuinely different
  • You shoot weddings, events, or documentary and need dependable full-frame performance

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 x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the fujifilm x100vi is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Fujifilm X100VI (2024)Lumix S5 II (2023)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £1,499 £1,999 £1,699
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 24.2MP full-frame BSI CMOS 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 40.2MP 24.2MP 25.7MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal 6K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p, V-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS (up to 6.5-stop with OIS lenses) 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic 30fps electronic / 7fps mechanical 12fps
Battery Life ~450 shots (CIPA) 740 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 533g with battery and card 740g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm 134.3 × 102.3 × 90.1mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) Leica L-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.1, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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