Hero 12 Blackvs OM System TG-7
GoPro
Hero 12 Black (2023)
Starting from £300 new
Best for Adventure, sports & travel video
View Hero 12 Black
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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?
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Hero 12 Black (2023)
- Action and sports photographers who want the best stabilisation available
- Travellers who need a rugged waterproof camera for any conditions
- Cyclists, surfers, and skiers wanting helmet or handlebar footage
- Hero 11 owners considering an upgrade — notably better battery life
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 hero 12 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 12 Black (2023) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £300 | £449 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (wide) | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 154g | 253g |
| Dimensions | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display | None |
| Screen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Hero 12 Black | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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