| General | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | OM System | Olympus |
| Model | Tough TG-7 | Tough TG-6 |
| Predecessor Model | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
| Successor Model | OM System Tough TG-7 | |
| MSRP | $549 | $449/£449 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Effective Pixels | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VIII |
| Max Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Super fine, fine, normal | Super fine, fine, normal |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Custom, Underwater | Presets: Auto, Custom, Underwater |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 25 | 25 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.5 - 18 mm | 4.5 - 18 mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 100 mm | 25 - 100 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.0 - 4.9 | f/2.0 - 4.9 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 10 cm | 10 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 2.5 stops | 2.5 stops |
| Screen | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 20.0 fps | 20.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) | Up to 20 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 10 fps at 12 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 12 MP for up to 49 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Red Eye Reduction Slow sync. (1st curtain) Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain) Fill- in Manual Flash Off | Auto Red Eye Reduction Slow sync. (1st curtain) Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain) Fill- in Manual Flash Off |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Spot | Multi Spot |
| Exposure Bracketing |
| Video | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s] | MOV UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25/29.97 fps [102 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s] 1280 x 720 at 25/29.97 fps [18 to 52 Mb/s] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | No | No |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | 1 x Micro-USB Input |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | Android & iOS |
| Environmental | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 66 x 33 mm (4.49 x 2.6 x 1.3") | 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) | 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.9 x 5 x 3.5" | 7.6 x 5.8 x 2.8" |
| Package Weight | 1.155 lb | 1.75 lb |
| Power and Storage | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LI-92B | LI-92B |
| Battery Life | 330 shots | 340 shots |
| Internal Storage | 0 | 0 |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) |
| Other | OM System Tough TG-7 | Olympus Tough TG-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Accessory Mount | No |
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