Olympus TG-320 vs Sigma fp

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-320 and Sigma fp, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was launched 8 years prior to the fp and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-320 matches up versus the fp with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-320 & Sigma fp. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-320 Gallery & Sigma fp Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-320 has outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sigma fp has measurements of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-320 and Sigma fp in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 and the fp.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and fp is 94 and 84 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-320 and fp.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma fp will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.