X-Pro2vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
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?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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 pentax k-3 mark iii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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