X-T50vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
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?
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
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-t50 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-t50 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-T50 (2024) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~310 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 438g (with battery and card) | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T50 | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
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