OM System Tough TG-7

The OM System Tough TG‑7 is a rugged compact camera introduced by OM Digital Solutions (formerly Olympus) on 13 September 2023. It builds on the TG‑6 platform with enhancements such as vertical video support, interval shooting, USB‑C connectivity, and a new "Construction Mode", while retaining full compatibility with TG‑5/TG‑6 accessories and the TruePic VIII processor.

OM System Tough TG‑7

Overview
Maker	OM Digital Solutions
Released	September 13, 2023
Intro price	US $549 (introductory)
Lens
Lens	4.5–18 mm (35 mm equivalent: 25–100 mm), f/2.0–f/4.9
F-numbers	f/2.0 wide – f/4.9 tele
Sensor/medium
Sensor	BSI‑CMOS
Sensor size	6.17 x 4.55 mm (1/2.3 in type)
Maximum resolution	4000 × 3000 (12 megapixels effective)
Film speed	AUTO ISO: 100–1600 (customizable up to 12800); Manual ISO: 100–12800
Recording medium	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS‑I support)
Focusing
Focus	TTL contrast detection
Focus modes	S‑AF, AF‑Tracking, MF
Focus areas	25 AF points
Focus bracketing	Yes
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Auto, program, aperture‑priority
Exposure metering	Multi‑segment, spot
Metering modes	Multi, spot
Flash
Flash	Built‑in
Flash exposure compensation	±2 EV
Flash bracketing	Yes
Shutter
Frame rate	20 fps (10 or 20 selectable)
Shutter	1/2–1/2000 s (Night Scene/A mode: up to 4 s)
Shutter speeds	4 s–1/2000 s
Continuous shooting	20 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification	4× optical zoom
Image processing
Image processor	Olympus TruePic VIII
White balance	Yes
General
Video recording	4K @ 30p/25p, Full HD up to 120 fps
LCD screen	Colour LCD, 3 inches with 1,040,000 dots
Battery	LI‑92B Li‑ion battery (approx. 330 shots)
AV port(s)	Micro HDMI (Type D)
Data port(s)	USB 2.0 (USB‑C), Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/Galileo/QZSS
Body features	IPX8 waterproof to 15 m, IP6X dustproof, shockproof (2.1 m drop), freezeproof to −10 °C, crushproof to 100 kg
Dimensions	113.9 × 65.8 × 32.7 mm
Weight	249 g (with battery and card)

The TG‑7 improves macro performance with its Variable Macro System, offering effective magnification up to 7× and focus as close as 1 cm from the lens edge (microscope mode), along with support for RAW capture. Video is enhanced with support for vertical 4K recording and time‑lapse generation. Ruggedness specifications remain IPX8 waterproof to 15 m, shockproof from 2.1 m drops, dustproof to IP6X, freezeproof to −10 °C, and crushproof up to 100 kg, and it integrates a Field Sensor System for location and environmental data.