Upgrade Guide
OM System OM-5 Mark II→OM System TG-7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the OM-5 Mark II. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TG-7
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Burst rate20fps vs 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution12MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | OM-5 Mark II | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.2 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.2 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | -2.8 | ||
| Macro | -2.4 | ||
| Architecture | -3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.9 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-5 Mark II | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £880 | £449 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 12MP BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 12MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, OM-Log400 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 cross-type points) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | Up to 7.5-stop Sync IS (6.5-stop body-only) | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (AF tracking), 30fps (locked) | 20fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 310 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 370g (body only) | 253g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.37x magnification | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 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-II) | Single SD UHS-I |
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