Q3 43vs OM System TG-7
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage 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?
Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
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 q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Q3 43 (2024) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £6,995 | £449 |
| Sensor | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 60.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 743g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single UHS-II SD slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Q3 43 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| 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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