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 (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong build (75th percentile) 75th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (22nd percentile)
- Below average sensor (30th percentile)
- Below average display (31st percentile)
- Below average burst (34th 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 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony Alpha a7 IV | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Nikon Zf | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP micro-four-thirds | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 315 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 10 | 75 | 14 | 15 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 476 | 658 | 721 | 630 | 580 |
| 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 | 36.7 | 40.4 | 75.3 | 34.2 | 62.9 | 29.7 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 50.8 | 22.2 | 83.4 | 36.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 91.2 | 91.9 | 93.2 | 84.3 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 99.3 | 63 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 95.8 |
| Sony Alpha a7 IV Compare | 96.9 | 91.2 | 96.3 | 84.3 | 83.9 | 67.6 | 98.2 | 98.4 | 81.5 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 93.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 88.9 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 62.9 | 92.2 | 87.4 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 78.1 | 97.3 |
| Nikon Zf Compare | 87.7 | 91.9 | 95.8 | 85.2 | 83.9 | 60.8 | 93.9 | 87.4 | 81.5 | 95.3 | 94.3 | 89.3 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 84.6 | 87.6 | 94.8 | 91.7 | 71.1 | 49.5 | 94.2 | 87.4 | 63 | 95.3 | 99.9 | 97.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$649
Price History
Usage Scores
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