Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
- Introduced September 2022
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 800g - 131 x 100 x 77mm
- Announced April 2015
- Succeeded the Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Pentax K-3 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and K-3 II (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 7 years after the K-3 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-3 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the K-3 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-H2 and Pentax K-3 II. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery and Pentax K-3 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Pentax K-3 II
Fujifilm X-H2 | K-3 II | |||
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Announced | September 2022 | ![]() | April 2015 | More modern by 90 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1037k | Crisper screen (+583k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-3 II over the Fujifilm X-H2
K-3 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Pentax K-3 II
Fujifilm X-H2 | K-3 II | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 enjoys outer dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-3 II has specifications of 131mm x 100mm x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Pentax K-3 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the K-3 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and K-3 II is 62 and 59 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H2 and K-3 II.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-H2 to render greater detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H2 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Pentax K-3 II Specifications
Fujifilm X-H2 | Pentax K-3 II | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | Fujifilm X-H2 | Pentax K-3 II |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2022-09-08 | 2015-04-23 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Prime III |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 82 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/180000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames per sec | 8.3 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync (available with dedicated external flash) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Optional |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 660g (1.46 pounds) | 800g (1.76 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") | 131 x 100 x 77mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 80 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1106 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 680 shots | 720 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W235 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
Launch price | $1,999 | $829 |