Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma fp

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma fp, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 8 years prior to the fp which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the fp when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma fp in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the fp.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and fp is 91 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and fp.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp will resolve more detail due to its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.