GFX 100vs Z5
Fujifilm
GFX 100 (2019)
Starting from £4999 new
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Photography — GFX 100 (2019): The world's first 100MP mirrorless with IBIS and phase-detect AF — the GFX 100 was a landmark in medium format, but its size and weight are professional-grade.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
Who should buy what
GFX 100 (2019)
- Commercial and advertising photographers who need extraordinary resolution
- Landscape photographers willing to carry a large body for maximum detail
- GFX system users who want the original 100MP body at a lower cost than GFX 100S
- Studio photographers who want the finest image quality the GFX system can offer
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The gfx 100 has the highest resolution at 102mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 100 (2019) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 102MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 102.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, FHD/120p; F-Log support | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (first GFX with phase-detect), face/eye detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 5.5 stops | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~800 shots (CIPA, dual NP-T125 batteries in integrated grip) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1,400g (with battery and card) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 156.2 × 163.6 × 102.9mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, headphone jack, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 100 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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