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 (21st percentile)
- Below average sensor (29th percentile)
- Below average display (30th 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 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 779 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 30 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 609 | 658 |
| 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 | 39.8 | 75 | 33.9 | 61.6 | 29.2 | 46.7 | 30 | 51 | 21.2 | 83.2 | 36.1 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.1 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.1 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 90.2 | 96.8 | 94.6 | 93.4 | 97.9 | 96.9 | 98.5 | 99 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 99.3 | 96 | 98.8 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.4 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 62.7 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 99.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 92.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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