OM System TG-7vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The zv-e1 has the highest resolution at 12mp; 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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 12.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 253g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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