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 | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z Z9 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | Canon EOS R R1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 493 | 425 | 315 | 4897 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 30 | 40 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 723 | 1160 | 579 | 721 | 920 |
| 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 | 29.8 | 46.7 | 30.7 | 50.6 | 22.3 | 83.2 | 36.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.7 | 99.3 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.5 | 98.6 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72.1 | 98.2 | 87.5 | 96.8 | 95.3 | 94.2 | 89.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 0 | 95.3 | 90.1 | 95.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 89 | 91 | 97.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.5 | 91.9 | 95.3 | 77.8 | 97.3 |
| Canon EOS R R1 Compare | 99.9 | 99.3 | 98.5 | 93.6 | 96.7 | 56.7 | 46.7 | 99.8 | 62.8 | 95.3 | 79.8 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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