GFX 50S IIvs Z5 IIvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm GFX 50S II Fujifilm GFX 50S II (2021) From £2999 Best for Studio & portrait specialists View GFX 50S II
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

Which should you buy?

Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

GFX 50S II (2021)

  • You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
  • You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
  • You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification GFX 50S II (2021)Z5 II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £2,999 £1,299 £449
Sensor 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 51.4MP 24.5MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/30p (cropped) 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops Digital IS
Burst Rate 3fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life ~440 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 900g body only 700g body only 253g
Dimensions 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None
Screen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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