X-H2Svs Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-H2S Fujifilm X-H2S (2022) Starting from £2499 new Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video View X-H2S
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Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III Pentax Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) Starting from £1699 new Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers View Pentax K-3 Mark III

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.

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-H2S (2022)

  • Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
  • Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
  • X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
  • Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses

Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)

  • DSLR photographers who want the finest APS-C optical viewfinder experience
  • Outdoor and weather photographers who need robust all-weather sealing
  • Pentax lens owners who want to use their existing K-mount glass
  • Photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and refuse to switch to mirrorless

Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the pentax k-3 mark iii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-H2S (2022)Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
Price £2,499 £1,699
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless)
Resolution 26.1MP 25.7MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal 4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type)
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III)
Burst Rate 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical 12fps
Battery Life ~580 shots (CIPA) 800 shots (CIPA)
Weight 660g body only 820g body only
Dimensions 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification
Screen 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating 3.2" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Pentax KF-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-H2SPentax K-3 Mark III
Sports
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Portrait
9.0
7.0
Travel
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
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