Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2s

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma DP2s, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sigma. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-3 was manufactured 4 years after the DP2s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-3 scores versus the DP2s for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sigma DP2s. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2s has sizing of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-3 versus the DP2s.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and DP2s.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-3 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-3 will produce more detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.