Upgrade Guide
OM System OM-5→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. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the TG-7
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution12MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.2 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.3 | ||
| Documentary | -1.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.1 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -2.8 | ||
| Macro | -2.4 | ||
| Architecture | -3.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.0 | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-5 | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £899 | £449 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 12MP BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 12MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, OM-Log400 | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical | 20fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~370 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 414g (body only) | 253g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | No viewfinder | |
| 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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