X-M5vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
View X-M5
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?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-m5 is the most affordable; only the pentax k-3 mark iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
More comparisons with X-M5
Camera family history