Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
Pentax
85 Overall Score
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Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II Matte Black 2023
Fujifilm
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
92 out of 100 high confidence 36 reviews
The Pentax K-3 Mark III and Sony A7 V receive overwhelmingly positive feedback from verified purchasers. Users praise the K-3 III as a worthy upgrade within the Pentax ecosystem, highlighting its improved autofocus, quieter shutter, and excellent image quality. The Sony A7 V is lauded for its fast shooting, advanced autofocus, and strong video features, with many calling it a powerful full-frame hybrid. A few minor cons include the lack of a built-in flash on the K-3 III and the absence of pre-capture on earlier Sony models, but overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Improved autofocus speed and accuracy
- Quieter shutter
- Customizable controls
- Good value for money
Cons
- No built-in flash (K-3 III)
- No GPS (K-3 III)
- No tilt screen (K-3 III)
- Mode lock easily bumped (K-3 III)
- No pre-capture on earlier Sony models
Image quality 8
Autofocus performance 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Video features 4
Customizability 3
Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II Matte Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Video
Product Photography
Photography
Beginner
Youtube
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | medium-format |
| Megapixels | 25.700000762939453 MP | 102 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 80★ |
| Processor | SAFOX 13 | X-Processor 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | 425 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps★ | 8 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 8 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | ProRes 422/H.264/ProRes 422 HQ/H.265/ProRes 422LT/MPEG-4 AVC |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.6M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.73 kg★ | 0.95 kg |
| Battery Life | 800 shots★ | 540 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Black 2020
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sensor (94th percentile)94th %ile
Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II Matte Black 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sensor (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm GFX GFX100 II
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.