Hero 13 Blackvs OM System TG-7
GoPro
Hero 13 Black (2024)
Starting from £380 new
Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers
View Hero 13 Black
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?
Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.
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 13 Black (2024)
- Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
- Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
- Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
- Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work
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 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Hero 13 Black (2024) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £380 | £449 |
| Sensor | 1/1.9-inch CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 27.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | HyperSmooth 6.0 | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 27MP RAW burst | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~80 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 + magnetic latch system | 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 13 Black | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Underwater | ||
| Travel | ||
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Professional | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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