Fujifilm X100VIvs OM System OM-1 Mark IIvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
OM System
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
View OM System OM-1 Mark II
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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.
Who should buy what
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
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) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £1,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 20.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | 8.5-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 533g with battery and card | 599g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | 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) | Micro Four Thirds | 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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