GFX 50Svs OM System TG-7
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
View GFX 50S
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
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.
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.
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
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The gfx 50s 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 (2017) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £449 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 825g (with battery and card) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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