X-E3vs Pentax 17
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Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Who should buy what
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E3 (2017) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF, face detection | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 337g (body only) | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E3 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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