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Fujifilm X-T5 vs PENTAX K-3 Mark III Monochrome

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FujifilmX-T5PENTAXK-3 Mark III Monochrome
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2022April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessDSLR
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeX-Trans CMOS 5 HRMonochrome CMOS without colour or optical low-pass filters
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.7 mm23.3 × 15.5 mm
Effective resolution40.2 MP25.73 MP
Largest image7728 × 51526192 × 4128
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range125–12800200–1600000
Sensor detailAPS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR; ultrasonic sensor cleaning; 40.2 million effective pixels25.73 effective and 26.78 total megapixels; monochrome CMOS records brightness at each pixel without a colour filter array or demosaicing
Image formatsJPEG, 10-bit 4:2:2 HEIF, 14-bit RAF RAW and in-camera converted TIFF14-bit PEF or DNG RAW, JPEG and simultaneous RAW/JPEG; monochrome-only Standard, Hard and Soft image profiles
ISO detailStandard still ISO 125–12800; extended ISO 64/80/100/25600/51200Maker standard range ISO 200–1600000; no separate expanded range stated
Image processorX-Processor 5–
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountPENTAX KAF2 bayonet mount
StabilisationSensor shiftSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst20 fps12 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; photographed with XF16–80mm F4 R OIS WR, whose specifications and weight are excluded from body figuresKAF4, KAF3, KAF2 including power zoom, KAF and KA lens compatibility; native KAF2 bayonet includes autofocus coupler, information and power contacts
AutofocusIntelligent Hybrid phase/contrast AF; 117 or 425 selectable single-point positions; face/eye detection and animal, bird, automobile, motorcycle/bicycle, aeroplane and train detectionSAFOX 13 through-viewfinder phase detection, 101 points including 25 cross-type; EV −3 to 19 at ISO 200, with −3 limited to f/2.8-flux-compatible points and lens. Contrast-detection live view with face detection, touch AF and focus peaking
ShutterMechanical 1/8000 second maximum, electronic up to 1/180000 second; electronic flash unavailable; mechanical flash sync 1/250 secondMechanical focal-plane shutter 1/8000–30 seconds and Bulb; electronic shutter up to 1/16000 second; timed Bulb 1 second–20 minutes
Burst detailFull-resolution mechanical shooting up to 15 fps; uncropped electronic shooting up to 13 fps. Electronic 20 fps requires a 1.29× crop. Maker 20 fps cropped buffer up to 168 JPEG or 72 compressed RAW frames; 15 fps full-resolution buffer up to 119 JPEG or 39 compressed RAW frames, under its test conditionsUp to 12 fps with approximately 55 JPEGs, 32 RAW or 30 RAW/JPEG pairs at ISO 200; speed and buffer depend on lens, aperture, shutter, sensitivity and card. AP measured lower speeds with a pre-production sample
Stabilisation detailFive-axis in-body stabilisation; maker claims up to 7 stops for pitch/yaw with XF35mmF1.4 R, based on CIPA testingFive-axis sensor-shift SR II with Auto, Panning and Off modes; anti-aliasing simulator and horizon/composition adjustment. Astrotracer Types 1/2 require an optional O-GPS unit; Type 3 also listed by maker
FlashCompatible external hot-shoe flash and synchronisation terminal; no built-in flash according to Photography BlogExternal flash hot shoe and X-sync socket, 1/200-second sync
Exposure controlsTTL 256-zone metering with multi, spot, average and centre-weighted modes; dedicated shutter, ISO and exposure-compensation dialsPASM, sensitivity priority, combined shutter/aperture priority and five saved user modes; ±5 EV compensation; 307,000-pixel RGBIr metering sensor
Video
Highest video resolution6240 × 3510 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailInternal 6.2K 6240×3510 up to 29.97p; DCI 4K/UHD up to 59.94p; separate Full HD high-speed recording up to 240p. 6.2K mode uses a crop; recording time depends on temperature and settingsMonochrome H.264 MOV; UHD 3840×2160 at 30/24p, Full HD 1920×1080 at 60/30/24p. Maker limit 25 minutes or 4 GB, with temperature-dependent shutdown. No 120p mode inferred from the AP table
Audio3.5 mm microphone input; no dedicated headphone socket according to Photography BlogBuilt-in stereo microphone; external stereo microphone input, headphone terminal, recording-level adjustment and wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicOptical
Screen size3″3.2″
Screen dots1,840,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detailThree-direction tilting 3-inch touchscreen, 3:2 aspect ratio, approximately 1.84 million dotsFixed 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen, approximately 1.62 million dots; outdoor-view adjustment and night-vision display
Viewfinder detail0.5-inch OLED, approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.80× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity; maker values retained over Photography Blog's 0.75×/3.68M transcriptionOptical pentaprism, approximately 100% coverage and 1.05× magnification with FA 50mm F1.4 at infinity; 20.5 mm eye relief from view window. AP's approximately 0.7× figure is equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)740 photographs800 photographs
Body weight476 g735 g
Release detailFujifilm Germany confirmed availability from 17 November 2022 for bodies and listed kits; regional first-sale date, not an invented worldwide dayMaker Japan notice confirms 28 April 2023 local sale; earliest worldwide and UK day unconfirmed, so month precision retained. Later Ricoh notice announces ending current K-series production; surviving range pages do not prove ongoing production
Recording mediaTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots supporting UHS-II according to maker overview and Photography Blog; maker compatibility lists up to 2 TB and V90 cardsTwo SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; slot 1 supports UHS-II, slot 2 UHS-I. Sequential, duplicate or separate RAW/JPEG recording
PortsUSB-C USB 3.2 Gen2×1, micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone, 2.5 mm remote-release and flash synchronisation terminalsUSB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1, Type D micro-HDMI, microphone and headphone terminals, 2.5 mm cable-switch terminal and X-sync socket
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy
Battery life detailNP-W235; maker approximately 740 photographs in Economy or 580 in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R, under CIPA testingD-LI90 lithium-ion battery; approximately 800 shots CIPA or 250 minutes playback
ChargingUSB-C charging according to Photography BlogUSB-C in-camera charging; USB power adapter supplied, optional AC adapter required for the maker's external power-supply arrangement
Dimensions129.5×91×63.8 mm; minimum depth 37.9 mmApproximately 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5 mm, excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 476 g body only or 557 g including battery and memory cardApproximately 735 g body only; 820 g with battery and SD card
MaterialsMaker 56 weather-sealed points for dust/moisture resistance; operating range −10°C to +40°CDust and weather resistant magnesium-alloy construction described in Amateur Photographer's pre-production test; maker operating temperature −10 to 40°C
Colours–Black with grey markings and silver SR badge; Matte Black Edition is a cosmetic finish, not another generation
In the box–D-LI90 battery, USB power adapter and plug, I-USB166 cable, strap, eyecup, viewfinder/body/hot-shoe/connector covers and strap rings; Digital Camera Utility 5 installer in camera, regional contents may vary

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