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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-870
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Launched March 2021
  • Succeeded the Sigma fp
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Sigma. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-860 was manufactured 7 years prior to the fp L and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-860 grades vs the fp L in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Sigma fp L

 TG-860 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus TG-860

 fp L TG-860 
LaunchedMarch 2021February 2015Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Sigma fp L

 TG-860 fp L 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sigma fp L has specifications of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TG-860 against the fp L.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and fp L.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-860 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma fp L will render extra detail due to its extra 45MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TG-860 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography features
Sigma fp L Portrait photography features
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
89
focusing manually
high megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Street photography highlights
Sigma fp L Street photography highlights
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography factors
Sigma fp L Sports photography factors
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Travel photography information
Sigma fp L Travel photography information
71
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
high megapixels (61MP)
not so great battery life (240 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-860
Landscape photography with Sigma fp L
48
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
high megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Vlogging advice
Sigma fp L Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
38
touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-860 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Sigma fp L
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Sigma
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Sigma fp L
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-02-06 2021-03-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 9520 x 6328
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $279 $2,499