Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sigma Quattro

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma Quattro, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 4 years before the Quattro which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the Quattro in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sigma sd Quattro. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sigma Quattro Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma Quattro has dimensions of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sigma Quattro in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the Quattro.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and Quattro is 91 and 63 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and Quattro.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Sigma Quattro will offer you extra detail having an extra 17MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.