Upgrade Guide

OM System OM-5→OM System OM System TG-7

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

You own

OM System

OM-5

£899

2022

→

Upgrade to

OM System

OM System TG-7

£449 (-£450)

2023

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the OM-5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the OM System TG-7

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	OM-5	OM System TG-7
Price	£899	£449
Released	2022	2023	↑
Sensor	20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS	12MP BSI CMOS
Resolution	20MP	12MP	↓
Video	4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K	4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus	Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking	Hybrid phase/contrast AF
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)	Digital IS
Burst Rate	30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical	20fps	↓
Battery Life	~370 shots (CIPA)	340 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	414g body only	253g	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification	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	Dual SD UHS-II slots	Single SD UHS-I

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