EOS R7vs Z5 IIvs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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Nikon Z5 II Nikon Z5 II (2024) From £1299 Best for Full-frame value View Z5 II
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) From £449 Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

Which should you buy?

Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.

Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.

Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R7 (2022)

  • Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
  • Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
  • Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
  • Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount

Z5 II (2024)

  • You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
  • You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
  • You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience

OM System TG-7 (2023)

  • You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
  • You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
  • You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities

Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R7 (2022)Z5 II (2024)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £1,399 £1,299 £449
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 32.5MP 24.5MP 12.0MP
Video 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops Digital IS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life ~770 shots (CIPA) ~470 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 612g (body, battery, card) 700g body only 253g
Dimensions 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.2" tilting touchscreen 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Canon RF-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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