KFvs Now Gen 3
Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
Who should buy what
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable; only the kf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | KF (2022) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £700 | £120 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~410 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 643g (body only) | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Pentax KF-mount | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | KF | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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