X-T5vs OM-5vs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5
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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?

Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

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

X-T5 (2022)

  • You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
  • You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
  • You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

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 x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T5 (2022)OM-5 (2022)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £1,499 £899 £449
Sensor 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 40.2MP 20.4MP 12.0MP
Video 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) Digital IS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical 20fps
Battery Life ~740 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 557g body only 414g body only 253g
Dimensions 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification None
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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