Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma fp L

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Sigma fp L, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and fp L (61MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and fp L (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was brought out 8 years prior to the fp L and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp L being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the fp L in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS & Sigma fp L. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery & Sigma fp L Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outer measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Sigma fp L has sizing of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-2 iHS vs the fp L.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and fp L is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and fp L.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sigma fp L will resolve greater detail having its extra 49 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.