X-M5vs OM System TG-7
Fujifilm
X-M5 (2024)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Vloggers, content creators & Fujifilm colour fans
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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?
Vloggers, Content Creators & Fujifilm Colour Fans — X-M5 (2024): Fujifilm's most affordable vlogging camera — film simulations in video, 6.2K, and a fully articulating screen at an accessible price.
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
X-M5 (2024)
- Content creators who want Fujifilm film simulations in their video work
- Vloggers stepping up from a smartphone who want interchangeable lenses
- Fujifilm fans who prioritise video over stills
- Beginners wanting the most affordable entry into the X-mount system
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 x-m5 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-M5 (2024) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £449 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, subject detection AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS for video | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 355g (with battery and card) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 111.9 × 66.3 × 38.8mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — rear screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-M5 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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