I bought one a while back. Before I had a chance to take a single photo with it I slipped on some rocks and slammed the display down on the ground with my full weight on top of it. Apart from a small scratch which is barely noticeable the camera is still in perfect condition, so it is definitely extremely tough. I personally am not that impressed by the autofocus though, and my earlier Toughs all seem to have performed better in that regard.
Thank you so much for the good explanations in your video. Just ordered this over here in Norway today and am excited to try it out with children in the swimmingpool.
Substantially better than my Iphone 14 for example, and part of that is because the sensor size of the camera is much larger than the phone sensor, allowing for more detail and color accuracy. Modern phones really go for high dynamic range as a staple too make their image "pop", but doesn't really mean it's realistic or natural looking. I've found the macro mode to do quite well in this camera, and as you mentioned a day time photo shoot, that's even better.
I have used the WG-6 and wg-7, very very well built camera. I've been using Pentax waterproof since their original WG-1. The WG-7 is 20MP vs the TG-7's 12mp, and is a more compact form factor. I do still prefer the menu and interface of the OM TG-7. The macro capabilities of the TG-7 are also better than the WG-7, but waterproof capability is very similar, and both take nice underwater photos.
Maybe I was doing something wrong but I found the image quality to be horrendous, I wanted to use it as a travel camera and hikes but sadly I had to return as the image quality I believe was worse than my 3 year old mobile phone. Having many features is great but if the image quality is not there then all those features mean nothing
Bummer, sorry to hear that- I think that as a standalone camera VS specialized non waterproof models, it's a tough matchup, but if you're traveling alot and want a rugged camera with good underwater performance, I still think it's a solid choice.
From what I understand, Olympus switched from 16MP on the TG-4 to 12MP on the TG-5 and forward as their 12MP sensor has better low light performance, which is important in lower light underwater shooting. I think they could have probably R n D’d a solution to not sacrifice resolution, but they decided not too. TG-5 and forward have 4k capability and that might have had something to do with it as well.
@@pricklypearcamera thank you, makes sense, I love the tg3 but I saw a deal on the tg7, due to charger switch to USB c, and better image, 4k video, and better fog issues, tg can get foggy when spending too much time underwater, I might switch to tg7.
Hi! I have an R6 and an Rp, but I wanna buy this camera for the size. I wanna use it for hiking, street, travel photos(I don t want to carry my full frame gear everyday). What do you think about it? I don t find any raw of it. I wanna saw some result. It can be used for everyday?
I am looking at the scene menu now- I don't see dramatic mode, but it does have a ton of other modes including candlelight, and backlit HDR that are pretty cool.
@@pricklypearcamera it should have preset filter options under ART such as sepia/black and white/ soft/ vintage/ dramatic tone etc I wrote to om system and they said it is included in the camera just like its older versions
Quite a few do, most newer Nikon and Sony point and shoot compact models support USB charging and are often sold with 2 prong adapters and compatible USB charging cables.
I bought one a while back. Before I had a chance to take a single photo with it I slipped on some rocks and slammed the display down on the ground with my full weight on top of it. Apart from a small scratch which is barely noticeable the camera is still in perfect condition, so it is definitely extremely tough.
I personally am not that impressed by the autofocus though, and my earlier Toughs all seem to have performed better in that regard.
Thank you so much for the good explanations in your video. Just ordered this over here in Norway today and am excited to try it out with children in the swimmingpool.
Thanks! Glad to hear it was helpful. I hope you have a good time and get some great family pics!
Thank you well done and helpful
I am tempted by the macro mode of this camera but how is the camera compared to mobile phones ?
Especially day time photo shoot.
Substantially better than my Iphone 14 for example, and part of that is because the sensor size of the camera is much larger than the phone sensor, allowing for more detail and color accuracy. Modern phones really go for high dynamic range as a staple too make their image "pop", but doesn't really mean it's realistic or natural looking. I've found the macro mode to do quite well in this camera, and as you mentioned a day time photo shoot, that's even better.
@@pricklypearcamera Thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it.
The only thing I don't like about it is it only has a 4 second slow shutter speed instead of 15 or 30 seconds as other similar camera have got.
awesome review!! thanks - the ladder dropped pretty much got me sold
:) Thanks!
What about the Pentax WG7?
I have used the WG-6 and wg-7, very very well built camera. I've been using Pentax waterproof since their original WG-1. The WG-7 is 20MP vs the TG-7's 12mp, and is a more compact form factor. I do still prefer the menu and interface of the OM TG-7. The macro capabilities of the TG-7 are also better than the WG-7, but waterproof capability is very similar, and both take nice underwater photos.
Maybe I was doing something wrong but I found the image quality to be horrendous, I wanted to use it as a travel camera and hikes but sadly I had to return as the image quality I believe was worse than my 3 year old mobile phone. Having many features is great but if the image quality is not there then all those features mean nothing
Bummer, sorry to hear that- I think that as a standalone camera VS specialized non waterproof models, it's a tough matchup, but if you're traveling alot and want a rugged camera with good underwater performance, I still think it's a solid choice.
Do you know why it went from 16mp to 12 from older models, I had the tg3 thinking to get this one since mine crashed.
From what I understand, Olympus switched from 16MP on the TG-4 to 12MP on the TG-5 and forward as their 12MP sensor has better low light performance, which is important in lower light underwater shooting. I think they could have probably R n D’d a solution to not sacrifice resolution, but they decided not too. TG-5 and forward have 4k capability and that might have had something to do with it as well.
@@pricklypearcamera thank you, makes sense, I love the tg3 but I saw a deal on the tg7, due to charger switch to USB c, and better image, 4k video, and better fog issues, tg can get foggy when spending too much time underwater, I might switch to tg7.
Hi! I have an R6 and an Rp, but I wanna buy this camera for the size. I wanna use it for hiking, street, travel photos(I don t want to carry my full frame gear everyday). What do you think about it? I don t find any raw of it. I wanna saw some result. It can be used for everyday?
Does this camera have the filters from the older models ? Such as dramatic mode etc. ?
I am looking at the scene menu now- I don't see dramatic mode, but it does have a ton of other modes including candlelight, and backlit HDR that are pretty cool.
@@pricklypearcamera it should be under ART categorie , should have sepia/black and white/soft focus/ dranatic tone/ etc
@@pricklypearcamera it should have preset filter options under ART such as sepia/black and white/ soft/ vintage/ dramatic tone etc I wrote to om system and they said it is included in the camera just like its older versions
@@pricklypearcamera the dramatic tone is really nice and unique to the tough series ,which is one of my main reasons for maybe purchasing this camera
Pentax/ Ricoh have a new “ tough camera” too. WG 7. Virtually the same specs, sensor is larger. Not available in the USA as far as I know, yet.
Yep, they do! I have the prior version- Ricoh WG-6 that I recently got in, pretty neat and incredibly solid build.
Not so tough. I dropped mine from about 20 inches and the zoom feature broke.
Man you sound like John Krasinski!
Do you know any other compact cameras with usb c charging?
Quite a few do, most newer Nikon and Sony point and shoot compact models support USB charging and are often sold with 2 prong adapters and compatible USB charging cables.
@@pricklypearcamera I dont see any with usb c :(