OM System Tough TG-7
A crushproof to 100 kgf and freezeproof to -10°C construction pairs with 4K video and a CMOS sensor in a lightweight 249-gram body, ready for the harshest conditions. The variable macro system delivers detailed close-ups, while panorama and high-speed movie modes extend creative flexibility beyond typical rugged cameras. This camera suits divers, hikers, and extreme travelers who need a submersible, shockproof camera for 4K footage and macro photography in punishing environments.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System Tough TG-7 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| 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 | 32.7 | 35.6 | 36.2 | 28.4 | 57.6 | 25.4 | 44.9 | 25.3 | 50.5 | 16.8 | 80.5 | 32.5 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.6 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.2 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.3 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 99.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.3 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 83.5 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 93.7 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90 | 89.1 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 83 | 97.7 | 93.2 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.7 | 87.4 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.8 | 89.1 | 83 | 93.3 | 93.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
Usage Scores
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