OM System Tough TG-7 Black 2023
Built to withstand 100 kgf of crush force and -10°C temperatures, this 249g waterproof compact stands out with its micro-four-thirds sensor and IBIS stabilization for sharp 4K video in harsh conditions. Its variable macro system captures extreme close-up details, while the rugged, dustproof body handles drops and submersion without a housing. This camera is best for outdoor adventurers and divers who need a lightweight, freeze-proof camera that can document macro wildlife and underwater scenes in punishing environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong build (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System Tough TG-7 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | Fujifilm X-E5 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP micro-four-thirds | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 42.4MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 315 | 399 | 425 | 121 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | - | 75 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 11 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 721 | 657 | 445 | 580 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System Tough TG-7 | 35.3 | 38.1 | 73 | 32 | 61.3 | 29 | 46 | 28 | 50.6 | 18.1 | 81.3 | 34.2 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 91.8 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Compare | 88.2 | 93.6 | 95.1 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 68.1 | 95.5 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Fujifilm X-E5 Compare | 89.4 | 78.3 | 89 | 79.1 | 55.3 | 99.1 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 62.9 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 62.9 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 62.9 | 94.3 | 69.3 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$649
Price History
Usage Scores
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