Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1s

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP1s, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 2 years after the DP1s which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the DP1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the DP1s.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and DP1s is 91 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and DP1s.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.