OM System Tough TG-7 black
A rugged 12MP BSI CMOS sensor paired with the TruePic VIII processor captures sharp images in a body waterproof to 50 feet, shockproof from 7 feet, and crushproof to 220 pounds. The f/2 lens handles low light effectively, and 4K video recording, vertical shooting, and macro capabilities add creative flexibility. This camera is best for outdoor enthusiasts, snorkelers, and backpackers who need a compact, nearly indestructible shooter for harsh environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong evf (77th percentile) 77th
- Strong video (71st percentile) 71st
Cons
- Below average af (3rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average display (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 6 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 12 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VIII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 25 |
| AF Type | Single AF (S-AF), Manual focus (MF), AF tracking, Super macro (A |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 20 |
| Max Shutter | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | MOV |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating | No |
| EVF Resolution | 1.04 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System Tough TG-7 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12MP 1/2.3-inch | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 25 | 425 | 693 | 315 | 493 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 40 | 10 | 75 | 120 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 579 | 723 | 721 | 907 | 580 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System Tough TG-7 | 3.3 | 77.2 | 86.6 | 85.8 | 71.1 | 6.4 | 46 | 28 | 70 | 59 | 68.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.4 | 96.1 | 93.5 | 92.6 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 98.8 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 94.7 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 99.1 | 96.4 | 76.4 | 95 | 77.5 | 93.3 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 97.3 | 98.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 86.6 | 88.9 | 96.3 | 94.6 | 97.1 | 61.5 | 90.4 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 75.8 | 96.5 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 91.3 | 93.6 | 86.8 | 99.8 | 98.6 | 69.9 | 90.1 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 60.8 | 92.6 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
Usage Scores
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