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Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Sigma fp L front
Portability
83
Imaging
83
Features
80
Overall
81

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-860
Sigma fp L
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 427g - 113 x 70 x 45mm
  • Introduced March 2021
  • Previous Model is Sigma fp
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-870 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the fp L which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-870 matches up against the fp L for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Sigma fp L

 TG-870 fp L 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sigma fp L over the Olympus TG-870

 fp L TG-870 
IntroducedMarch 2021January 2016Newer by 63 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Sigma fp L

 TG-870 fp L 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-870 compared to the fp L.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and fp L.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sigma fp L will render more detail having an extra 45 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Sigma fp L
36
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
89
manual focus
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Sigma fp L
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
78
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Sigma fp L Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography advice
Sigma fp L Travel photography advice
69
better than average battery pack (300 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
73
environment proof
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (61 megapixels)
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography highlights
Sigma fp L Landscape photography highlights
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (300 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
MP count amazing (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
Sigma fp L as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
38
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Olympus TG-870 vs Sigma fp L Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Sigma fp L
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Sigma fp L
General Information
Brand Olympus Sigma
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Sigma fp L
Class Ultracompact Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-06 2021-03-25
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 61 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 12800 102400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 6
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 40
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB Power Delivery supported)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 427 gr (0.94 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 70 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 240 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B BP-51
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $2,499