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MISSION 1 PRO

GoPro

MISSION 1 PRO

Flagship compact cinema camera with 50MP 1-inch sensor, GP3 processor, 8K60 / 4K240 video, 8K30 Open Gate 4:3, GP-Log2 10-bit, and 20m waterproof rugged body.

$700

Launch price

Released May 2026

vs

OM System

Tough TG-7 Industry

TG-7-based industrial microscope documentation kit with Super Adapter, rugged body, C4K video, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and HDMI output.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Jan 2025

MISSION 1 PRO is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

MISSION 1 PRO

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

3categories

Tough TG-7 Industry

Travel

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

MISSION 1 PRO wins 4 categories·Tough TG-7 Industry wins 1 categories
  • BTough TG-7 Industry has higher AF points / zones (25 vs 0)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 46 frames)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 12 MP)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has lower ISO min (native) (25 vs 100)
  • AMISSION 1 PRO has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

MISSION 1 PROTough TG-7 Industry
Resolution50 MP12 MP
Sensor1"1/2.3 inch
ISO max6,40012,800
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stopNo
Weight207 g249 g
Battery520 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

MISSION 1 PRO front view

MISSION 1 PRO

78 × 50 × 28 mm

207 g (0.46 lb / 7.30 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Tough TG-7 Industry

114 × 66 × 33 mm

249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)

MISSION 1 PRO is 36mm narrower, 16mm shorter, and 5mm thinner than Tough TG-7 Industry.

MISSION 1 PRO is 42 g lighter than Tough TG-7 Industry.

Depth (front-to-back): 28mm MISSION 1 PRO · 33mm Tough TG-7 Industry

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseMISSION 1 PROTough TG-7 Industry
Portrait
6.0Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Vlogging
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

MISSION 1 PRO

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 78, 50, 27.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSDXC

  • RAW buffer depth

    200 frames vs 46 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    50 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    25 vs 100 — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Tough TG-7 Industry

  • AF points / zones

    25 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, MOV

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

MISSION 1 PRO

Pros

  • 8K60 + 4K240 + 1080p960 burst slo-mo
  • 50MP 1-inch sensor, up to 14 stops DR
  • 8K30 / 4K120 Open Gate 4:3 reframing
  • GP-Log2 10-bit + 32-bit float audio
  • 20m waterproof without housing

Cons

  • Premium pricing vs HERO13 Black
  • Fixed lens (ILS variant Q3 2026)
  • New platform — limited third-party support
  • Subscriber discount required for best price

Tough TG-7 Industry

Pros

  • Microscope adapter kit
  • Rugged TG-7 platform
  • C4K video
  • HDMI review workflow

Cons

  • Specialized industrial kit
  • Small sensor
  • Much pricier than TG-7 body

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

MISSION 1 PRO
Tough TG-7 Industry
Resolution
50 MP4.2× more
12 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
1/2.3" high-speed BSI CMOS
Sensor size
1"
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
Yes
MISSION 1 PRO
Tough TG-7 Industry
Aperture
2.8
f/2.0-4.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
15-27
25-100 mm
Field of view
159 °
MISSION 1 PRO
Tough TG-7 Industry
Processor
GP3
TruePic VIII
MISSION 1 PRO
Tough TG-7 Industry
ISO min (native)
25−75 less
100
ISO max (native)
6,400
12,800+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
12,800
MISSION 1 PRO
Tough TG-7 Industry
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/2000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, MISSION 1 PRO or Tough TG-7 Industry?

MISSION 1 PRO scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Tough TG-7 Industry — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Tough TG-7 Industry?

MISSION 1 PRO is 50 MP and Tough TG-7 Industry is 12 MP, so the MISSION 1 PRO captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Tough TG-7 Industry have in-body image stabilization?

MISSION 1 PRO has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-7 Industry does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the MISSION 1 PRO or the Tough TG-7 Industry?

MISSION 1 PRO reaches 30 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 Industry reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the MISSION 1 PRO and Tough TG-7 Industry?

MISSION 1 PRO weighs 207 g and Tough TG-7 Industry weighs 249 g, so the MISSION 1 PRO is 42 g lighter.

Do the MISSION 1 PRO and Tough TG-7 Industry record 4K video?

MISSION 1 PRO: 4K up to 120p. Tough TG-7 Industry: 4K up to 30p.

Are the MISSION 1 PRO and Tough TG-7 Industry weather sealed?

MISSION 1 PRO: Yes. Tough TG-7 Industry: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 520 shots (CIPA) for the MISSION 1 PRO and 640 shots for the Tough TG-7 Industry, giving the Tough TG-7 Industry the edge.

How much does each cost?

MISSION 1 PRO launched at $700 and Tough TG-7 Industry at $1,699. The MISSION 1 PRO is $999 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of GoPro and OM System press materials.