Upgrade Guide

OM System Olympus OM-D E-M5 III→OM System OM System TG-7

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

OM System

Olympus OM-D E-M5 III

£699

2019

→

Upgrade to

OM System

OM System TG-7

£449 (-£250)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Olympus OM-D E-M5 III. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	Olympus OM-D E-M5 III	OM System TG-7
Price	£699	£449
Released	2019	2023	↑
Sensor	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	12MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, 1080p/120p	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection	Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation	7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS	Digital IS
Burst Rate	30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical	20fps	↓
Battery Life	390 shots (CIPA)	340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	414g body only	253g	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots	None
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen	3.0" fixed TFT LCD
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom)
Memory Cards	Single SD UHS-I	Single SD UHS-I

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