X-T3vs OM System TG-7

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm X-T3 (2018) Starting from £649 new Best for Video, street, travel, portrait View X-T3
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OM System OM System TG-7 OM System OM System TG-7 (2023) Starting from £449 new Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use View OM System TG-7

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.

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

X-T3 (2018)

  • Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
  • Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size

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-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification X-T3 (2018)OM System TG-7 (2023)
Price £649 £449
Sensor APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI 12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution 26.1MP 12.0MP
Video 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation None Digital IS
Burst Rate 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life 390 shots (CIPA) 340 shots (CIPA)
Weight 539g (body only) 253g
Dimensions 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot None
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot 3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount Fujifilm X-Mount Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards 2× SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Genre X-T3OM System TG-7
Adventure & Outdoor
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Travel
9.0
Family & Everyday
7.0
Street
4.0
Portrait
4.0
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