Detailed comparison and review of Pentax K-3 and Fujifilm X Series X-E3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Product Type | Digital camera - SLR with movie recording | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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| Lens Included | Body only | Body only |
| Height | 10 cm | 7.39 cm |
| Width | 13.15 cm | 12.13 cm |
| Depth | 7.75 cm | 4.27 cm |
| Weight | 715 g | 287 g |
| Weight Details | - | Camera body only: 287 g Camera with battery and memory card: 337 g |
| Body Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
| Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Black |
| Protection | Weatherproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | - |
| SENSOR | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Sensor Resolution | 23.35 Megapixel | 24.3 Megapixel |
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| Optical Sensor Type | CMOS | X-Trans CMOS III |
| Total Pixels | 24,710,000 pixels | - |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 23,350,000 pixels | 24,300,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | - | 30 fps |
| Sensor Dust Reduction | - | Yes |
| Sensor Features | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration), anti-aliasing simulator function | Dust Reduction (image sensor vibration) |
| Image Stabiliser | Optical (image sensor shift mechanism) | - |
| Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | - |
| Sensors | Dust alert sensor, digital level metre | - |
| PROCESSOR | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Image Processor | PRIME III | X-Processor Pro engine |
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| LENS | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Lens Mounting Type | Pentax K | Fujifilm X Mount |
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| FOCUSING | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Auto Focus | TTL phase detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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| Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 27 | 325 |
| Auto Focus Features | - | Focus Peaking function |
| AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Eye detection AF, Zone AF |
| Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function |
| VIEWFINDER | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Viewfinder Type | Optical - fixed eye-level pentaprism | Electronic - OLED |
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| Viewfinder Colour Support | - | Colour |
| Viewfinder Diagonal Size | - | 0.39" |
| Viewfinder Resolution | - | 2,360,000 pixels |
| Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.95x | 0.62x |
| Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -2.5 to +1.5 | -4 to +2 |
| Interchangeable Focusing Screens | Yes | - |
| Features | - | Auto eye sensor |
| EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| ISO (Max) | 51200 | 51200 |
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| Native ISO | 100-51200 | 200-12800 |
| Extended ISO (Max) | - | 25600 (H1), 51200 (H2) |
| Extended ISO (Min) | - | 125 (L1), 160(L2) |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100-51200, ISO auto (100-51200) | ISO 100, ISO 125, ISO 160, ISO auto, ISO 51200, ISO 25600 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot, average |
| Exposure Metering Zones | - | 256 |
| Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority, ISO priority, shutter & aperture priority | Bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
| Bracketing Modes | - | Dynamic Range Bracketing, Film Simulation Bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, white balance bracketing |
| Special Effects | Soft, Slim, Pastel, fisheye, natural, bright, Vibrant, Sketch, monochrome, Muted, landscape, portrait, Water Colour, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Colour Extract, Toy camera, starburst, High contrast, Colour Invert, Bleach Bypass, Posterisation, Radiant, Reversal Film, Shading, Tone Expansion, Bold Monochrome, Unicolour Bold | Soft focus, miniature, Film Simulation, partial colour, Toy camera, High Key, Low Key, Pop Colour, Dynamic tone |
| White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Cloudy, tungsten light, Flash, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Color Temperature Enhancement (CTE), fluorescent light (daylight white) | Incandescent, daylight, shade, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white), Underwater |
| Shutter Type | Mechanical electronically-controlled | Mechanical |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | 2, 3 or 5 steps | - |
| White Balance Bracketing | - | Yes |
| X-sync Speed | 1/180 sec | 1/180 sec |
| Exposure Range | EV -3-20 (ISO 100) | - |
| DISPLAY | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Type | 3.2" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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| Touch Screen | - | Yes |
| Display Format | 1,037,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
| Display Features | Colour control | Display brightness control, display colour control |
| FLASH | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Detachable flash |
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| Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 13 | 8 |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | - |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation, wireless off-camera control | - |
| External Flash Name | - | Fujifilm EF-X8 |
| VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Digital Video Format | AVI, MJPEG, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
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| Image Recording Format | JPEG, DNG (RAW) + JPEG, DNG (RAW) | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Features | Sensitivity control | - |
| MEMORY | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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| Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
| Memory Card Included | - | No |
| Memory Card Max Supported Size | - | 256 GB |
| Image Storage | RAW 6016 x 4000 JPEG 6016 x 4000 JPEG 4608 x 3072 JPEG 3072 x 2048 JPEG 1920 x 1280 |
6000 x 4000 6000 x 3376 4000 x 4000 4240 x 2832 4240 x 2384 2832 x 2832 3008 x 2000 3008 x 1688 2000 x 2000 |
| Video Capture | H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 30 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 25 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 24 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps H.264 - 1280 x 720 - 24 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps |
H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 30 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 25 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 24 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 60 fps - 36Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 50 fps - 36Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 30 fps - 36Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 25 fps - 36Mbps H.264 - 1920 x 1080 p - 24 fps - 36Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 60 fps - 18Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 50 fps - 18Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 30 fps - 18Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 25 fps - 18Mbps H.264 - 1280 x 720 p - 24 fps - 18Mbps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Battery Type | Pentax D-Li90 Lithium Ion | Fujifilm NP-W126S Lithium Ion |
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| Details | Pentax D-Li90 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) | Fujifilm NP-W126S Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
| Battery Life | Photo shooting - 560 shots (50% flash usage) Photo shooting - 720 shots (flash off) Playback - 6.2 hours |
Photo shooting - 350 shots Video recording - 0.83 hours (4K resolution) Video recording - 1 hour (Full HD resolution) |
| CONNECTIONS | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0 | HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 |
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| Connectivity Features | - | Remote control via mobile devices, remote live view, Wireless Image Transfer |
| Print Standard | Exif Print support | Exif Print support |
| Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | Hot shoe |
| Connector Type | USB 2.0 HDMI output Microphone Headphones Remote control |
USB 2.0 (5 pin Micro-USB Type B) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (sub-mini phone stereo 2.5 mm) |
| FEATURES | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Self-Timer Delay | 2sec, 12sec | 10 sec, 2sec |
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| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8.3 frames per second | 4 frames per second, 8 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 11 frames per second, 14 frames per second |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, saturation control, GPS ready, interval shooting mode, mirror lock, in-camera RAW processing, peripheral illumination correction, HDR image enhancement technology, Shade Correction, Eye-Fi Card Ready, NR Slow Shutter, High ISO NR, Dynamic Range Compensation, no anti-aliasing filter, Lens Distortion Correction, primary colour filter, Interval Movie Record, Automatic composition correction function, colour moire correction, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Correction, Flucard Ready | Built-in speaker, auto power save, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Automatic Scene Recognition (SR Auto), interval shooting mode, in-camera RAW processing, Panorama Capture, primary colour filter, Photobook assist |
| OTHERS | Pentax K-3 | Fujifilm X Series X-E3 |
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| Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, eyecup, shoe cap, battery grip terminal cover, sync terminal cover | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, protective cover, strap clip, clip attaching tool |
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| Software | Drivers & Utilities | - |
| Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
| Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | 0 °C |
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