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TG-7 vs WG-90
Quick take: The WG-90 has the highest resolution at 16MP; the WG-90 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 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 | TG-7OM System · 2023 | WG-90Pentax · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £329Best | £379 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 16MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 16.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/30p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 1fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA)Best | 260 shots (CIPA, estimated) |
| Weight | 253g (with battery and card) | 194g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | None (screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | Fixed screen, no touch |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Fixed 5x zoom lens (28-140mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB |
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
TG-7
WG-90
Portrait
3.3/10
3.2/10
Street
5.9/10
5.6/10
Travel
6.5/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
2.8/10
2.5/10
Filmmaking
2.8/10
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Documentary
5.0/10
4.3/10
Landscape
3.8/10
3.8/10
Casual
6.2/10
5.6/10
Food
4.1/10
3.5/10
Macro
5.7/10
3.0/10
Architecture
2.9/10
3.0/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
2.3/10
Underwater
5.8/10
5.4/10
Fun & simple
6.0/10
5.5/10
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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