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.
About This Camera
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.
- Type compact
- Sensor 12MP 1/2.3-inch
- Af points 25
- Burst fps 20
- Video 4K @30fps
- Ibis
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 249
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong burst (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong evf (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong video (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average af (3th percentile) 3th
- Below average sensor (5th percentile) 5th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 12 |
| 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 | 1037000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | No |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System Tough TG-7 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Sony Alpha a6700 | Canon EOS R R7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 32.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 25 | 425 | 779 | 273 | 759 | 651 |
| Burst FPS | 20 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 249 | 579 | 740 | 620 | 3942 | 530 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System Tough TG-7 | 2.9 | 73.7 | 86.1 | 85.4 | 68.7 | 4.8 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 66 | 60 | 65.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.5 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.7 | 95 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.7 | 90.7 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.8 | 73.9 | 99.2 | 76.2 | 87.7 | 91.1 | 99.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| Canon EOS R R7 Compare | 93.3 | 87.6 | 93.4 | 85.4 | 84.1 | 95.5 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
Usage Scores
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