OM System TG-7

8 reviews

Jan, 2025

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews of OM System TG-7. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and performance are overall positive. The sensor and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some mixed reviews about the water proof, and some have doubts about the battery and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the OM System TG-7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Sam Kieldsen (trustedreviews.com)

OM System Tough TG-7 Review

Perhaps the best-known rugged compact range around, Olympus' (now OM Systems') Tough series is now on its seventh iteration.

Compact and extremely rugged ; Impressive macro mode

Small buttons ; GPS drains battery life quickly

The OM System Tough TG-7 is never going to beat even an entry-level mirrorless camera on image performance (although its macro shooting is fantastic), but its durable and waterproof design means it can operate in places and situations that would...

Aug, 2024

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

OM System Tough TG-7

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The OM System Tough TG-7 compact camera is built for adventuring: it can withstand water, freezing temperatures, shocks and dust. But none of that's any use if it can't take decent-quality photos and videos to begin with. We put this compact camera...

Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)

OM System TG-7 Camera Review

The compact OM System TG-7 Camera is versatile, with extensive underwater options. See what else John Riley has to say in his informative review of this fun camera.

Dec, 2023

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dpreview.com)

Hands on with the OM System Tough TG-7 rugged camera

The Tough TG-7 is the first rugged camera to wear the OM System name rather than Olympus. As you might have guessed, it's the seventh camera in the TG series, which has long been one of our favorites in the rugged/underwater space. The TG series has...

The OM System Tough TG-7 continues to be a capable underwater compact camera. Sure, it's been surpassed by smartphones in terms of image quality, but see what happens to your smartphone in 2 meters (about 7 feet) of water or if it's smashed against a...

Sep, 2023

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Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

OM System TG-7 Review

The OM-System TG-7 waterproof camera ($549.99) is its first since the Olympus rebranding. It offers minor updates over the older TG-6 ($499.99), including some cosmetic changes and USB-C charging, but it's otherwise the same camera. A 50-foot...

Rugged, waterproof pocket camera Bright F2.0 aperture at widest angle Large magnification for close-up focus Add-on lenses and flash modifiers available

Expensive Rear screen doesn't support touch Picture quality lags behind smartphones Underwhelming video features

The OM System TG-7 compact camera is waterproof and nearly indestructible, but dated tech and a sky-high price mean you should weigh other options.

Sep, 2023

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OM System TG-7 Review

One area of the compact camera market has remained resilient against the all-consuming smartphone, and that's the rugged or “tough” sector. This kind of camera can be safely used in places that your smartphone would definitely perish in, giving you...

The TG-7 is a very modest, OM System branded upgrade of a long-standing series of tough cameras that really will withstand almost everything that you throw at it.o if you're off on the adrenalin-filled experience of a lifetime, or just want a camera...

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

OM System Tough TG-7 review

The OM System Tough TG-7, the latest in a long line of rugged cameras, is the first “tough” update since Olympus' imaging business was rebranded to OM System under OM Digital Solutions Corporation. Like its predecessors, the TG-7 targets outdoor...

+Semi-manual exposure modes +Outstanding macro capabilities +Easy to use automatic specialty features +Fast aperture (f/2.0-4.9) +Extensive accessories +Waterproof to 50ft/15m

-Small, 12MP sensor -Minimal video capabilities -4K limited to 30p -Rolling shutter -Long flash recycling time -Expensive

Whether you’re climbing a snowy mountain, exploring the reefs of a tropical island, or anything in between, the OM System Tough TG-7 can accompany you wherever you go. This rugged little waterproof camera has lots of easy-to-use specialty features and...

Feb, 2024

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Expert review by : James Artaius (digitalcameraworld.com)

OM System Tough TG-7 review: indestructable camera, impressive results

Yeah, that picture above? That's the OM System Tough TG-7 sitting in a glass of water. With a cat taking a drink, just for good measure. Why? Well, why not? After all, the camera is waterproof. I mean, seriously waterproof. Not waterproof like an...

+Virtually indestructible +GPS & field sensor functions +RAW images, 4K 30p video

Virtually identical to the TG-6

The OM System Tough TG-7 is by far the best tough camera on the market. The specs, however, are very deja vu, making this feel more like an update and less of an upgrade. Almost everything is as it was on the TG-6, so if you already own the previous...

Nov, 2022

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