Upgrade Guide
OM System OM System TG-7→OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the OM System TG-7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the OM System OM-1 Mark II
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Resolution20MP vs 12MP (+8MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate120fps with AF tracking vs 20fps
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Battery life520 shots (CIPA) vs 340 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2024 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM System TG-7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | ||
| Underwater | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM System TG-7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,999 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 12MP BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 12MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) | |
| Stabilisation | Digital IS | 8.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 120fps with AF tracking | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 340 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 253g | 599g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-II |
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