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PIXPRO AZ653 vs TG-7
Quick take: The PIXPRO AZ653 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the PIXPRO AZ653 is the most affordable; only the TG-7 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
TG-7 — Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use: Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
Who should buy what
TG-7 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | PIXPRO AZ653Kodak · 2024 | TG-7OM System · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £329Best |
| Sensor | 20.68MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.7MPBest | 12.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 5fps (with RAW support) | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (estimated) | 340 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 565g (estimated) | 253g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF (diopter-adjustable) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 65x zoom lens (24-1560mm equivalent) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
PIXPRO AZ653
TG-7
Portrait
4.2/10
3.3/10
Street
4.6/10
5.9/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.8/10
Documentary
3.4/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
4.3/10
—
Landscape
3.5/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
5.0/10
—
Casual
4.9/10
6.2/10
Food
3.8/10
4.1/10
Macro
2.8/10
5.7/10
Architecture
3.9/10
2.9/10
Astrophotography
1.8/10
2.6/10
Fun & simple
4.5/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
—
2.8/10
Underwater
—
5.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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