X-T1vs OM System TG-7
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- Divers and snorkellers who need a waterproof camera without a housing
- Outdoor and adventure photographers who want a rugged pocket compact
- Parents who want an indestructible camera for children and family adventures
- Travellers who want a tough backup camera that can go anywhere
Quick take: The x-t1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £449 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | None |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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