Fujifilm
X-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Released May 2022
Pentax
K-3 Mark III
APS-C DSLR flagship with optical viewfinder and weather sealing.
$1,999
Released Apr 2021
X-H2S is 1.1 years newer.
Wins
X-H2S
Wins
K-3 Mark III
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-H2S has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 101)
- BK-3 Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AX-H2S has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AX-H2S has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
K-3 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
X-H2S is 2mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than K-3 Mark III.
X-H2S is 140 g heavier than K-3 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 85mm X-H2S · 88mm K-3 Mark III
Sensor size, to scale
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
K-3 Mark III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-H2S
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
K-3 Mark III
Pentax K
70+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
AF low-light limit
-7 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
425 vs 101 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-3 Mark III
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Vehicle
ISO min (native)
100 vs 160 — lower is better
Weight
520 g vs 660 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
K-3 Mark III
Pros
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓IBIS in DSLR
Cons
- –DSLR system declining
- –APS-C
- –Limited video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X-H2S or K-3 Mark III?
X-H2S scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for K-3 Mark III — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-H2S and K-3 Mark III?
X-H2S is 26.16 MP and K-3 Mark III is 25.7 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-H2S and K-3 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization, while k-3 Mark III has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-H2S or the K-3 Mark III?
X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic. K-3 Mark III reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-H2S and K-3 Mark III?
X-H2S weighs 660 g and K-3 Mark III weighs 520 g, so the K-3 Mark III is 140 g lighter.
Do the X-H2S and K-3 Mark III record 4K video?
X-H2S: 4K up to 120p. K-3 Mark III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-H2S and K-3 Mark III weather sealed?
X-H2S: Yes. K-3 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 580 shots (CIPA) for the X-H2S and 640 shots for the K-3 Mark III, giving the K-3 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-H2S launched at $2,499 and K-3 Mark III at $1,999. The K-3 Mark III is $500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.