Compare Leica M EV1 vs OM System Tough TG-7
In this technical comparison between the Leica M EV1 and the OM System Tough TG-7, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $8,995 USD / €7,950 and Approx. $549 / £499.
| Specifications |
Leica M EV1 |
OM System Tough TG-7 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | October 2025 | September 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 38 mm | 113.9 x 65.8 x 32.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 484g (with battery); the lightest digital M to date. | Approx. 249g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Leica M Bayonet (with 6-bit encoding sensor) | Fixed Lens (40.5mm filter thread available via adapter) |
| Weather sealing | Partially sealed (dust/moisture resistant magnesium & aluminum construction) | Rugged Specs: Waterproof (15m/50ft), Shockproof (2.1m/7ft), Crushproof (100kgf), Freezeproof (-10°C/14°F), and IP6X Dustproof. |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS (Triple Resolution Technology) | BSI-CMOS with AR coating |
| Size | Full-frame (36 x 24 mm) | 1/2.33-inch |
| Resolution | 60.3 MP (Selectable at 60MP, 36MP, or 18MP) | 12.0 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 64 - 50,000 | 100–12,800 |
| Stabilization | None (Traditional M approach; relies on lens/shutter speed) | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 2.5 stops) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 2.95-inch TFT LCD (2.33 million dots) with Gorilla Glass and touch control | 3.0-inch Fixed LCD; 1.04M dots (Non-touch) |
| Viewfinder | Integrated 5.76M-dot OLED EVF; 0.76x magnification; 60fps refresh rate | None |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | - | 25-area |
| AF System | - | CMOS Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | - | Macro Focus: Industry-leading 1cm minimum focusing distance (Microscope Mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 4.5 fps (High speed) / 3 fps (Low speed) | 20 fps (Electronic shutter); includes Pro Capture mode |
| Formats | DNG (RAW, 14-bit), JPEG (8-bit) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | - | 4K up to 30p; High-speed 1080p up to 120p (vertical video supported) |
| Bit-depth | - | 8-bit internal |
| Mic / Headphone ports | - | Built-in Stereo Mic / No Headphone jack |
| HDMI output | - | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Single Slot + Internal Memory | Single slot |
| Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) + 64GB Internal Storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE (Supports Leica FOTOS app) | Yes |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Charging & Data) / No HDMI | (Upgraded from the micro-USB on the TG-6) --- Sensors: Field Sensor System (GPS, Manometer, Compass, Thermometer) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BP-SCL7 | LI-92B Rechargeable Li-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 240 shots (standard use of EVF/LCD) | Approx. 330–340 shots |
| USB charging | Supported via USB-C | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Leica M EV1 Body, BP-SCL7 Battery, Leather Strap, USB-C Cable, Body Cap. | Camera body, LI-92B Battery, USB Cable (A-to-C), Hand Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $8,995 USD / €7,950 | Approx. $549 / £499 |
| Full Details | M EV1 - Full Specifications | Tough TG-7 - Full Specifications |