Reasons to choose X-T30 II
Released in 2021, X-T30 II has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 26.1 MP effective resolution, and a 383 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II
vs Pentax K-3 Mark III
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
X-T30 II361 mm²
K-3 Mark III- Area ratio
- 1.02:1
- Absolute difference
- 5 mm²
- Relative difference
- 1.5%
The X-T30 II has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
X-T30 IIMetricK-3 Mark III
26.1 MPEffective pixels25.73 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.3 × 15.5
3.75 µmPixel pitch3.75 µm
14.05 µm²Pixel area14.04 µm²
7.12 MP/cm²Pixel density7.12 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.55
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
383 gWeight820 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryD-LI90 Lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-T30 II has the larger sensor area. The X-T30 II has the lighter body. The X-T30 II has the higher effective resolution. The X-T30 II and K-3 Mark III were both released in 2021. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K-3 Mark III
Released in 2021, K-3 Mark III has about 361 mm² of sensor area, 25.73 MP effective resolution, and a 820 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.