OM System TG-7vs GR IIIx HDF
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
Starting from £449 new
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
View OM System TG-7
Ricoh
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
View GR IIIx HDF
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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The gr iiix hdf has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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 | OM System TG-7 (2023) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £999 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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