Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma DP1 Merrill

Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-320 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the DP1 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the TG-320 (1/2.3") and DP1 Merrill (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was launched around the same time to the DP1 Merrill so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-320 grades vs the DP1 Merrill with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-320 and Sigma DP1 Merrill. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery and Sigma DP1 Merrill Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-320 has got external measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1 Merrill has dimensions of 122mm x 67mm x 64mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-320 versus Sigma DP1 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-320 compared to the DP1 Merrill.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and DP1 Merrill is 94 and 82 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and DP1 Merrill.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sigma DP1 Merrill will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.