GFX 50S IIvs Z5
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
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 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
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 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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