X100Vvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
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Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x100v is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | Pentax K-3 Mark III |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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