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PEN vs TG-7
Quick take: The PEN has the highest resolution at 20MP; the TG-7 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·17 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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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 | PENOM System · 2026 | TG-7OM System · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £329Best |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MPBest | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronicBest | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA)Best | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 393g (with battery and card) | 253g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-I) | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
PEN
TG-7
Portrait
7.0/10
3.3/10
Street
7.8/10
5.9/10
Travel
7.4/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
2.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
5.2/10
2.8/10
Documentary
7.0/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
—
Landscape
6.1/10
3.8/10
Wildlife
8.1/10
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Casual
6.3/10
6.2/10
Food
6.9/10
4.1/10
Macro
6.8/10
5.7/10
Architecture
6.1/10
2.9/10
Astrophotography
5.9/10
2.6/10
Fun & simple
4.7/10
6.0/10
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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