Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 21 months earlier than the DP2 Quattro making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the DP2 Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Quattro has proportions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and DP2 Quattro is 91 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and DP2 Quattro.

Clearly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.