Compare OM System OM-3 vs OM System Tough TG-7
In this technical comparison between the OM System OM-3 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 $1,999.99 USD and Approx. $549 / £499.
| Specifications |
OM System OM-3 |
OM System Tough TG-7 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | February 2025 | September 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 139.3× 88.9× 45.8 mm | 113.9 x 65.8 x 32.7 mm |
| Weight | Weight: 496g (including battery and SD card) | Approx. 249g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) | Fixed Lens (40.5mm filter thread available via adapter) |
| Weather sealing | IP53-rated (Dustproof, Splashproof, and Freezeproof to -10°C) | Rugged Specs: Waterproof (15m/50ft), Shockproof (2.1m/7ft), Crushproof (100kgf), Freezeproof (-10°C/14°F), and IP6X Dustproof. |
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked BSI Live MOS | BSI-CMOS with AR coating |
| Size | 17.3× 13.0 mm (Four Thirds) | 1/2.33-inch |
| Resolution | 20.4 Megapixels (Effective) | 12.0 Megapixels |
| ISO range | 200 – 25,600 (Expandable to 80–102,400) | 100–12,800 |
| Stabilization | 5-Axis In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS); 6.5 stops (Body) / 7.5 stops (Sync IS with compatible lenses) | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization (up to 2.5 stops) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (1.62M dots) | 3.0-inch Fixed LCD; 1.04M dots (Non-touch) |
| Viewfinder | OLED Electronic Viewfinder (2.36M dots), 1.37x magnification (equivalent to 0.69x in 35mm) | None |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 1,053 points (All Cross-type) | 25-area |
| AF System | Phase Detection (Cross Quad Pixel AF) and Contrast Detection | CMOS Contrast Detection |
| Eye AF | AI Detection AF (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles) | Macro Focus: Industry-leading 1cm minimum focusing distance (Microscope Mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | Up to 120 fps (S-AF), 50 fps (C-AF with Tracking), and 6 fps (Mechanical Shutter) | 20 fps (Electronic shutter); includes Pro Capture mode |
| Formats | RAW (12-bit), JPEG, and High-Res Shot (50MP Handheld / 80MP Tripod) | RAW (12-bit), JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution & FPS | C4K / 4K UHD at up to 60p; Full HD at up to 240p (High-Speed) | 4K up to 30p; High-speed 1080p up to 120p (vertical video supported) |
| Bit-depth | 8-bit (H.264) or 10-bit (H.265 / HEVC); supports OM-Log and HLG | 8-bit internal |
| Mic / Headphone ports | 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jacks for both | Built-in Stereo Mic / No Headphone jack |
| HDMI output | Micro-HDMI (Type-D); 4:2:2 10-bit output supported | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 1 slot | Single slot |
| Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Built-in (2.4 / 5 GHz) | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Built-in (v4.2 Low Energy) | Yes |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.0) / Micro-HDMI (Type-D) | (Upgraded from the micro-USB on the TG-6) --- Sensors: Field Sensor System (GPS, Manometer, Compass, Thermometer) |
| Battery | ||
| Model | BLX-1 Lithium-ion | LI-92B Rechargeable Li-ion |
| CIPA shots | Approx. 590 shots (Standard Mode) | Approx. 330–340 shots |
| USB charging | Supported (USB-PD Power Delivery supported) | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | OM-3 Body, BLX-1 Battery, CB-USB13 Cable, Shoulder Strap, Instruction Manual | Camera body, LI-92B Battery, USB Cable (A-to-C), Hand Strap, Instruction Manual |
| Price | $1,999.99 USD | Approx. $549 / £499 |
| Full Details | OM-3 - Full Specifications | Tough TG-7 - Full Specifications |