Z50vs OM System TG-7
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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?
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
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 z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z50 (2019) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £449 |
| Sensor | APS-C CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.9MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 300 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 397g (body only) | 253g |
| Dimensions | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z50 | OM System TG-7 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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