Upgrade Guide
OM System PEN→OM System TG-7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The TG-7 offers little measurable spec improvement over the PEN. Spend the money on glass instead.
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 | PEN | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.7 | ||
| Street | -1.9 | ||
| Travel | -0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | -2.4 | ||
| Documentary | -2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.1 | ||
| Food | -2.8 | ||
| Macro | -1.1 | ||
| Architecture | -3.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | -3.3 | ||
| Fun & simple | +1.3 | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | PEN | TG-7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £449 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | 12MP BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 12MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/C4K, OM-Log400, vertical video support | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF (121 points) with subject detection (people, cats, dogs) | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5.5-stop IBIS | Sensor-shift IS for stills, digital IS for video | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic | 20fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 410 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 393g (with battery and card) | 253g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Tilting 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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