OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7 Red Digital Camera, 12MP, Waterproof, Shockproof, Underwater and Macro Shooting Modes, high speed image sensor, 4K Video, 4x-wide-angle zoom (successor Olympus TG-6)

Bought this camera as I wanted to be able to take photo's under the water on holiday, and without the worry of getting sand or water into my smartphone. Of the photo's you take, it is down to the skill of the photographer being able to find the subject in the right clarity of the water with the right type of light coming through. If you can afford it and want to bring back photo's of under the water or out and about rugged adventures you have, I highly recommend this. I also bought the LG-1 light guide for very close Macro at home on dry land, for this it is very good also. Sure many phones can take fantastic is photos, but for the versatility of being able to enter in many environments and not worry about "need to keep it dry and protected".. with this, just go anywhere and shoot! Camera takes video though I didn't use it for much of this, when snorkelling in a tidal current trying to keep the camera still and follow the wildlife is a challenge. There are many settings, but it is also as easy as point and click. Camera can also shoot in RAW. The OM software that you can download to your smart phone means that when on holiday you can take the camera on adventures (without worry), and then download the pictures to your smartphone when back at your base camp (hotel!) -then you can share them with Friends and family from your phone as normal! Things I bought as part of this investment were the camera, the LG-1 LED light guide, the floating wrist band, the hard case and a memory card. I have photo's and video's now that I would not otherwise have (including video's of turtles, dolphins and underwater aquariums + family members swimming underwater)

Reassuringly well thought out camera. Trusty little thing that I can carry everywhere. Macro ability is surprising. Shots are perfect for me but you really need to think of what you need it for. I just take snaps really and for this I’m well pleased

Great photographs. Good size and neat. Easy to use. Seems robust though haven’t tested its waterproof feature yet.

As I retired photographer I know how important it is to carry a camera around all the time ‘just in case’ that photo opportunity of a lifetime comes along. I also know I don’t want to be lugging heavy lumps of kit around. This camera is pretty much all I need. It’s rugged enough for me to throw in pockets, suitcases and backpacks. At 12mp the picture quality is good enough for most things. Battery life is good and it charges pretty quickly. There are enough functions on the camera to enable me to enjoy taking pictures without getting sidetracked. It’s certainly waterproof and is surviving the winter weather with no tantrums. Value for money is goo, especially when you compare it to the competition from other top manufacturers. I would recommend it if anyone asked.

I've had this in my grubby paws for less than 24 hours and I think I am falling in love. Setting up the wireless connection with my phone was frustrating because it seemed to take time settling down to work, but it's now behaving and working seamlessly. This is my first encounter with a modern digital compact camera, from a digital DSLR, so I'm on a learning curve, but I am delighted with my progress thus far and the image quality, and I'm not even playing yet. I bought the TG-7 to use in my kayak and am very sure it's going to be just what I wanted, but am awaiting delivery of a camera float, though I reckon teaching it to swim is out. I have a new toy and I am very happy with it. I've included a couple of landscape shots I took to see how the optical zoom works, it works very well. At 74 I've been looking to move on from my DSLR for something more playful, I am pretty certain I've found it and it fits in my pocket as a go everywhere camera. Well done OM System and thanks.

Bought to replace my TG-4 which after many years of service something inside broke and the images became fuzzy. I have two cameras - one I call my proper camera (Nikon full frame) and this. This I carry with me all the time for use in shine or rain. I custom the settings. Ease of use, etc, excellent. A long time ago, a young friend asked why I have a pocket camera when my smart phone is also a camera. I suggested he put his smart phone in his pint of beer and I would do the same with TG. Then when we take them out, which one would still work. (experiment pre-dated waterproof smart phone.)

On looking for a small compact camera, to compliment my larger higher performance camera I came across the TG7 advertised at a really good price on Amazon. My main priority in obtaining a second camera is that I want a smaller compact camera that is able to take high quality photos in locations where my main camera is too large, in a way a ‘day to day’ camera to carry with me. I appreciate being a compact there will be a compromise on image quality compared to my main camera but as long as it at least as good as my mobile (S23 Ultra) approx. then this is fine. I prefer using a dedicated camera rather than my phone. On seeing the TG7 advertised I thought this would be spot on. There are plenty of You Tube videos showing the image quality is sufficient and being weatherproof this seemed like the perfect fit. I would not use it in the water as such but not having to worry about the elements is a massive plus and I also ride a motorbike as a hobby and thought having the durability of the TG7 would be a bit benefit. However, on receiving the camera and spending some time testing it I am afraid to say the image quality is poor. It was a dull rainy day and although I was not worried about the camera in the elements which was refreshing the pictures taken were well below the standard of my mobile phone, so I have returned the camera. It might have performed better on a brighter day…. My personal take on the TG7 is that is you need a waterproof outdoor camera first and foremost and you are willing to compromise on the image quality to achieve this then its good camera, solid, simple user interface, nice to use etc. but if you are like me and looking for a good camera first and durability second you may well be disappointed by the image quality. I have decided to spend more and obtain a better compact camera as this is my priority and this will mean I lose the weather protection on the TG7 but for me this is the higher priority.

Lovely camera except there is no decent instructions on how to connect camera to Bluetooth and Wireless on smartphone