OM System TG-7vs ZV-1 II
OM System
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
Quick take: The zv-1 ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; 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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £649 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 253g | 292g |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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