OM System TG-7vs A7 V
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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?
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.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM System TG-7 (2023) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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