OM System Tough TG-7 Underwater Camera Underwater Camera Review
For over 80 years the company known as Olympus, now OM System, has been designing cameras ranging from basic point-and-shoots to high-end DSLRs. They have once again taken cameras to another level with the OM System Tough TG-7 by improving upon the widely popular TG-6, which has been a staple for novice macro photographers since it launched in mid-2019.
It seems like every aspect of this camera has been designed to tackle any environment you can throw at it, both underwater and topside. This versatility makes it the perfect choice for any traveler who wants to document their journey, while making sure their media gets back safely.
The OM System Tough TG-7 is possibly the best all-around point-and-shoot on the market and it’s jam packed with features that are easy enough for nearly anyone to figure out. And as a bonus, the accessories and underwater housing for the TG-6 work perfectly with the TG-7, which is a big savings factor for those upgrading to the new tech.
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Pros
- Incredibly durable and built with more than just underwater performance in mind
- The camera itself is waterproof, so a housing leak won’t necessarily ruin the camera
- Can shoot 4k in macro mode, which is perfect for small underwater critters
- Intuitive menus are easy to navigate, even for beginners
- Accurate color LCD lets you know exactly what you're capturing
- Almost no shutter lag, which will increase the number of keeper images
Cons
- Not much changed for underwater shooters between the TG-7 and its predecessor
- Overall image sharpness, even in RAW mode, is not great
- Camera does not perform well in low light and ISO 800 and above is very noisy
- A sensor upgrade, instead of the same 12MP sensor from the TG-6, would have been nice