OM System
OM-3
Retro-styled MFT body with modern AF and creator-friendly design.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
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 priceReleased Jan 2025
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
OM-3
Wins
Tough TG-7 Industry
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOM-3 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 25)
- AOM-3 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- BTough TG-7 Industry has higher 1080p max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BTough TG-7 Industry has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AOM-3 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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OM-3
139 × 89 × 46 mm
413 g (0.91 lb / 14.57 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 66 × 33 mm
249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
OM-3 is 25mm wider, 23mm taller, and 13mm thicker than Tough TG-7 Industry.
OM-3 is 164 g heavier than Tough TG-7 Industry.
Depth (front-to-back): 46mm OM-3 · 33mm Tough TG-7 Industry
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
OM-3
139 × 89 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
OM-3
139 × 46 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
OM-3
17.4 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
226 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
OM-3
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
native lenses available
Tough TG-7 Industry: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
OM-3
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Animals…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.3, 88.9, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 25 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only OM-3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only OM-3 supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-7 Industry
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
1080p max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
Weight
249 g vs 413 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
OM-3
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Modern AF
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –MFT sensor
- –Premium for MFT
- –Smaller lens selection
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
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, OM-3 or Tough TG-7 Industry?
OM-3 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Tough TG-7 Industry — 120fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the OM-3 and Tough TG-7 Industry?
OM-3 is 20.4 MP and Tough TG-7 Industry is 12 MP, so the OM-3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the OM-3 and Tough TG-7 Industry have in-body image stabilization?
OM-3 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-7 Industry does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the OM-3 or the Tough TG-7 Industry?
OM-3 reaches 120 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 Industry reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the OM-3 and Tough TG-7 Industry?
OM-3 weighs 413 g and Tough TG-7 Industry weighs 249 g, so the Tough TG-7 Industry is 164 g lighter.
Do the OM-3 and Tough TG-7 Industry record 4K video?
OM-3: 4K up to 59.94p. Tough TG-7 Industry: 4K up to 30p.
Are the OM-3 and Tough TG-7 Industry weather sealed?
OM-3: Yes. Tough TG-7 Industry: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the OM-3 and 640 shots for the Tough TG-7 Industry, giving the Tough TG-7 Industry the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $1,699.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of OM System press materials.