Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-860 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was launched 3 years later than the DP1 Merrill and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-860 grades versus the DP1 Merrill with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-860 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 vs the DP1 Merrill.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and DP1 Merrill is 91 and 82 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and DP1 Merrill.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-860 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer TG-860 should have a benefit in sensor tech.