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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-3 II

The Fujifilm X-T2 and the Pentax K-3 II are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in July 2016 and April 2015. The X-T2 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the K-3 II is a DSLR. Both cameras are equipped with an APS-C sensor. The Fujifilm has a resolution of 24 megapixels, whereas the Pentax provides 24.1 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2
versus
Pentax K-3 II
Fujifilm X-T2   Pentax K-3 II
Mirrorless system camera Digital single lens reflex
Fujifilm X mount lenses Pentax K mount lenses
24 MP – APS-C sensor 24.1 MP – APS-C sensor
4K/30p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO 200-12,800 (100 - 51,200) ISO 100-51,200
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Optical viewfinder
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.2" LCD – 1037k dots
Fully flexible screen (no touchscreen) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8 shutter flaps per second 8.3 shutter flaps per second
Lens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Weathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
340 shots per battery charge720 shots per battery charge
133 x 92 x 49 mm, 507 g 131 x 100 x 77 mm, 800 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Pentax K-3 II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Pentax K-3 II. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Both cameras are available in two different colors (black, silver).

Size Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Comparison X-T2 or K-3 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Pentax K-3 II is notably larger (7 percent) than the Fujifilm X-T2. Moreover, the K-3 II is substantially heavier (58 percent) than the X-T2. In this context, it is worth noting that both cameras are splash and dust-proof and can, hence, be used in inclement weather conditions or harsh environments.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Hence, you might want to study and compare the specifications of available lenses in order to get the full picture of the size and weight of the two camera systems.

Concerning battery life, the X-T2 gets 340 shots out of its Fujifilm NP-W126S battery, while the K-3 II can take 720 images on a single charge of its Pentax D-LI90 power pack. The power pack in the X-T2 can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Fujifilm X-T2 133 mm 92 mm 49 mm 507 g 340 i Jul 2016 US$ 1 599ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 II 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 720 i Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3 117 mm 67 mm 40 mm 339 g 410 i Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-E3 121 mm 74 mm 43 mm 337 g 350 i Sep 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 141 mm 83 mm 46 mm 495 g 350 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 141 mm 83 mm 46 mm 497 g 440 i Oct 2019 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-T1 129 mm 90 mm 47 mm 440 g 350 i Jan 2014 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T3 133 mm 93 mm 59 mm 539 g 390 i Sep 2018 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T4 135 mm 93 mm 64 mm 607 g 500 i Feb 2020 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T20 118 mm 83 mm 41 mm 383 g 350 i Jan 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Fujifilm X100V 128 mm 75 mm 53 mm 478 g 420 i Feb 2020 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D7200 136 mm 107 mm 76 mm 765 g 1110 i Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 131 mm 100 mm 77 mm 800 g 560 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 III 135 mm 104 mm 74 mm 820 g 800 i Mar 2021 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Pentax K-5 II 131 mm 97 mm 73 mm 760 g 740 i Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-S2 123 mm 91 mm 73 mm 678 g 410 i Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony A6500 120 mm 67 mm 53 mm 453 g 350 i Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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The price is, of course, an important factor in any camera decision. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The K-3 II was launched at a markedly lower price (by 31 percent) than the X-T2, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The imaging sensor is at the core of digital cameras and its size is one of the main determining factors of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. They nevertheless have the same format factor of 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax K-3 II sensor measures

Despite having a slightly smaller sensor, the K-3 II offers a slightly higher resolution of 24.1 megapixels, compared with 24 MP of the X-T2. This megapixels advantage comes at the cost of a higher pixel density and a smaller size of the individual pixel (with a pixel pitch of 3.90μm versus 3.92μm for the X-T2). Moreover, it should be noted that the X-T2 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 2 months) than the K-3 II, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

The X-T2 has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

Unlike the X-T2, the K-3 II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Fujifilm X-T2 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-51200. The corresponding ISO settings for the Pentax K-3 II are ISO 100 to ISO 51200 (no boost).

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. The X-T2 uses Fujifilm's X-Trans layout of photosites, while the K-3 II employs the more common Bayer array.

X-T2 versus K-3 II MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Fujifilm X-T2 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p23.813.1165381
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Pentax K-3 II APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.613.6110680
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Fujifilm X-A3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.813.1166381
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Fujifilm X-E3 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p23.913.3176482
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.713.0160880
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.113.6196884
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Fujifilm X-T1 APS-C 16.0 4896 32641080/60p23.512.7142677
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Fujifilm X-T3 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/60p24.013.4185383
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Fujifilm X-T4 APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/60p24.113.6199584
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Fujifilm X-T20 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p23.913.2170481
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Fujifilm X100V APS-C 26.0 6240 41604K/30p24.213.6199684
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Nikon D7200 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.514.6133387
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Pentax K-3 APS-C 24.1 6016 40001080/60i23.713.4121680
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Pentax K-3 III APS-C 25.6 6192 41284K/30p24.213.7208385
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Pentax K-5 II APS-C 16.1 4928 32641080/25p23.814.1123582
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Pentax K-S2 APS-C 20.0 5472 36481080/30p23.612.9151479
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Sony A6500 APS-C 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.513.7140585
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the X-T2 provides a higher video resolution than the K-3 II. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the Pentax is limited to 1080/60i.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the X-T2 has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), while the K-3 II has an optical one. Both systems have their advantages, with the electronic viewfinder making it possible to project supplementary shooting information into the framing view, whereas the optical viewfinder offers lag-free viewing and a very clear framing image. The viewfinders of both cameras offer the same field of view (100%), but the viewfinder of the X-T2 has a higher magnification than the one of the K-3 II (0.77x vs 0.63x), so that the size of the image transmitted appears closer to the size seen with the naked human eye. The following table reports on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Fujifilm X-T2, the Pentax K-3 II, and comparable cameras.

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Speed *
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Fujifilm X-T22360 i3.0 / 1040 full-flex i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Pentax K-3 IIoptical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
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Fujifilm X-A3i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 6.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-E32360 i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-Pro22360 i3.0 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-Pro33690 i3.0 / 1620 tilting i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T12360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T33690 i3.0 / 1040 full-flex i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T43690 i3.0 / 1620 swivel i 1/8000s 15.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X-T202360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X100V3690 i3.0 / 1620 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D7200optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Pentax K-3optical i3.2 / 1037 fixed i 1/8000s 8.3/s i i
14.
 
Pentax K-3 IIIoptical i3.2 / 1620 fixed i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
15.
 
Pentax K-5 IIoptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Pentax K-S2optical i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/6000s 5.4/s i i
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Sony A65002359 i3.0 / 922 tilting i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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One feature that differentiates the K-3 II and the X-T2 is in-body image stabilization (IBIS). The K-3 II reduces the risk of handshake-induced blur with all attached lenses, while the X-T2 offers no blur reduction with lenses that themselves do not provide optical image stabilization.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the X-T2 is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Fujifilm X-T2 and the Pentax K-3 II both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the X-T2 and the K-3 II write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. The X-T2 supports UHS-II cards (on both slots), while the K-3 II can use UHS-I cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Fujifilm X-T2 and Pentax K-3 II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Fujifilm X-T2istereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Pentax K-3 IIimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Fujifilm X-A3istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-E3istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-Pro2istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-Pro3istereo / monoiii3.1iii
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Fujifilm X-T1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X-T3istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Fujifilm X-T4istereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Fujifilm X-T20istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Fujifilm X100Vistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Nikon D7200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax K-3imono / monoiimini3.0iii
14.
 
Pentax K-3 IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Pentax K-5 IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Pentax K-S2imono / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A6500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the X-T2 offers wifi support, while the K-3 II does not. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Both cameras feature a PC Sync terminal to control professional strobe lights, which will be appreciated by studio photographers.

Travel and landscape photographers will find it useful that the K-3 II has an internal geolocalization sensor and can record GPS coordinates in its EXIF data.

Both the X-T2 and the K-3 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The K-3 II was replaced by the Pentax K-3 III, while the X-T2 was followed by the Fujifilm X-T3 . Further information on the features and operation of the X-T2 and K-3 II can be found, respectively, in the Fujifilm X-T2 Manual (free pdf) or the online Pentax K-3 II Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Fujifilm X-T2 or the Pentax K-3 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Reasons to prefer the Fujifilm X-T2:

  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60i).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • More framing info: Has an electronic viewfinder that displays shooting data.
  • Larger viewfinder image: Features a viewfinder with a higher magnification (0.77x vs 0.63x).
  • More flexible LCD: Has a full-flex screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 293g or 37 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • More legacy lens friendly: Can take a broad range of non-native lenses via adapters.
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 2 months after the K-3 II).

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Arguments in favor of the Pentax K-3 II:

  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Brighter framing: Features an optical viewfinder for clear, lag-free composition.
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (720 versus 340) out of a single battery charge.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • Easier geotagging: Features an internal GPS sensor to log localization data.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (31 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in April 2015).

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the X-T2 emerges as the winner of the contest (12 : 10 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

X-T2 12:10 K-3 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the Pentax K-3 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best DSLR Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of the spec-sheets of cameras can offer a general idea of their imaging potential, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the X-T2 or the K-3 II. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Fujifilm X-T25/5+ +..86/1004.5/55/5 Jul 2016 US$ 1 599ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 II4.5/5......5/55/5 Apr 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-A3......74/1004.5/54/5 Aug 2016 US$ 399ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-E34.5/5+4.5/584/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro2..+..83/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-Pro34/5+4/585/1004/5.. Oct 2019 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Fujifilm X-T15/5+ +..84/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T35/5+ +4.5/588/1005/55/5 Sep 2018 US$ 1 499ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T45/5+ +5/588/1005/55/5 Feb 2020 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Fujifilm X-T205/5+ +5/582/1005/54.5/5 Jan 2017 US$ 899ebay.com
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Fujifilm X100V5/5+ +4.5/586/1005/54.5/5 Feb 2020 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Nikon D72004/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Mar 2015 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Pentax K-34/5....83/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 299ebay.com
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Pentax K-3 III4/5..3/5..4.5/5.. Mar 2021 US$ 1 999 amazon.com
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Pentax K-5 II5/5....80/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Pentax K-S24.5/5......5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 US$ 749ebay.com
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Sony A65005/5+ +3.5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2016 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Fujifilm X-T2 vs Pentax K-3 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Digital single lens reflex
Camera Lens Fujifilm X mount lenses Pentax K mount lenses
Launch Date July 2016 April 2015
Launch Price USD 1,599 USD 1,099
Sensor Specs Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format APS-C Sensor APS-C Sensor
Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.6 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 368.16 mm2 366.6 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 28.3 mm 28.2 mm
Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x
Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels 24.1 Megapixels
Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6016 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.92 μm 3.90 μm
Pixel Density 6.52 MP/cm2 6.56 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 1080/60i Video
ISO Setting 200 - 12,800 ISO 100 - 51,200 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 51,200 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor X-Processor Pro2 PRIME III
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 80
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.6
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 13.6
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 1106
Screen Specs Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Optical viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x 0.63x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
Top-Level Screen no Top Display Control Panel
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.2inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1037k dots
LCD Attachment Fully flexible screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
Focus System On-Sensor Phase-detect Phase-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 8 shutter flaps/s 8.3 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/32000sno E-Shutter
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens stabilization onlyIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Dual card slots
UHS card support Dual UHS-II UHS-I
Connectivity Specs Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 3.0 USB 3.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI mini HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in no Wifi
Geotagging no internal GPS GPS built-in
Body Specs Fujifilm X-T2 Pentax K-3 II
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodyWeathersealed body
Battery Type Fujifilm NP-W126S Pentax D-LI90
Battery Life (CIPA)340 shots per charge720 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49 mm
(5.2 x 3.6 x 1.9 in)
131 x 100 x 77 mm
(5.2 x 3.9 x 3.0 in)
Camera Weight 507 g (17.9 oz) 800 g (28.2 oz)
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