OM System TG-7vs Pentax 17
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
VS
Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
View Pentax 17
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Who should buy what
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 pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the om system tg-7 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £400 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 253g | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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