GFX 50Svs Z5
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Studio, Portrait & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
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 (2017)
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
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 has the highest resolution at 51mp; the z5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S (2017) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £999 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 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 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | 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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