Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sigma DP2x

Below is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sigma DP2x, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and DP2x (5MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2x (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 13 months later than the DP2x making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2x being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-820 iHS grades versus the DP2x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Sigma DP2x. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Sigma DP2x Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2x has measurements of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Sigma DP2x in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the DP2x.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and DP2x is 92 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-820 iHS and DP2x.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will give extra detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-820 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.