I have very capable modern cameras, and I also use an older DSLR with a phenomenal lens. Each of my cameras is for a different shoot and this is where the TG-7 comes in. It takes a while to go over all the settings and understand what each of them does, but once that’s under the belt, this is a capable point and shoot that’s at home in water, rain, snow, and sun. I didn’t buy this camera to use indoors, or for portraits, as it’s just not designed for that niche, but the niche it was designed for is captured well. The resulting photos are very good, and I especially like the GPS function and log. The macros are exceptionally good and, as a camera you can just throw in your pocket, along with a more powerful device, you’ve got all bases covered. My FUJIFILM X-100VI is weather resistant, but certainly not to the extent this one is. So, I’ll tote along the TG-7 and all bases are covered. My only gripe is that it’s a 10Mp camera and in 2026 it ought to be have at least 16 to 20Mp. But, having said that, I know the limitations of print size and as I shoot in RAW I’m good with it.

I was looking for a compact camera to carry around in place of my mirrorless or cell phone. The TG7 had great reviews most of them for underwater and Macro. My pictures aren't as great as I expected but from seeing what other users can achieve I am sure it is more of a user issue. This camera has alot built into it. I wish it had more shutter control but I am slowly figuring out the settings. I was never into macro but I think that is going to change with this camera. Also I would like to get my grandson into photography and I think the TG7 will be great for that when he is ready.

It's a classy little camera and feels solid in the hand. It appears to be high-quality construction with a lot of cool features. I owned a couple of compact Olympus digital cameras back in the early 2000's, and I was looking forward to using a much more modern model. I wanted it as an alternative to my somewhat bulkly Canon SLR. I spent the first couple of days with my TG-7 trying to photograph activities in an indoor venue. The lighting was average, not dim nor super bright. I had a lot of trouble getting clear photographs of people from varying distances. I tried everything I could think of in an effort to get well-focused and unblurred images, but pretty much every photo was unusable. I really wanted to like this camera, but for indoor people photography, I'm afraid I cannot recommend it. I ended up returning it.

This is a great camera that's easy to keep with you while you're on the go. Rugged and waterproof so you don't need to worry about every little bump and rain shower--you'll still get great pictures. Many shooting modes give you a lot of flexibility but you can still run a full auto mode to keep things as easy as pie. No need for selfies...hand the TG-7 to others to take your picture...they'll have no problem...just be sure to get it back ;-) The only issue I have, and the reason for a score of 4 instead of 5, is that the TG-7 lacks a way to control shutter speed as a mode. I enjoy taking long exposure shots but the settings for the TG-7 limit your ability to control the shutter. In some instances you can get down to nearly 4 seconds but it's almost impossible to do if you try using ND filters. I hope this is simply a software upgrade they can do to make one of the user modes ( C1 or C2 ) perhaps...to offer us control of shutter speed. If you're looking for a rugged, waterproof, carry-anywhere camera that provides great results without worry...this is one you can't beat. It also has quite a few accessories available for it too...check it out!

The TG-7 is less a camera and more a permission slip: to wade in, dunk it, drop it, and keep shooting. As a rugged travel or family cam—and especially as a pocket macro lab—it’s unbeatable for the money. If you’re hoping for a sensor leap over the TG-6, it’s not that; if you want a go-anywhere, no-worry shooter with brilliant close-ups, it’s the one to get.