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X-T3 vs PEN

Quick take: The X-T3 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-T3 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-T3 — Video, Street, Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-T3Fujifilm · 2018PENOM System · 2026
Price £649Best£849
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest20.4MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal)4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AFPhase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs)
Stabilisation No stabilisation5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic30fps electronicBest
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA)410 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 539g (body only)393g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dotEVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dotTilting touchscreen
Mount Fujifilm X-MountMicro Four Thirds
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-IISingle SD (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMIUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T3
PEN
Portrait
6.6/10
7.0/10
Street
5.9/10
7.8/10
Travel
5.9/10
7.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
5.2/10
Documentary
6.3/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
7.7/10
Landscape
5.5/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
8.1/10
Casual
4.5/10
6.3/10
Food
5.7/10
6.9/10
Macro
5.6/10
6.8/10
Architecture
5.2/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
5.9/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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