Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma Quattro

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sigma. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and Quattro (29MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and Quattro (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-3 was brought out 23 months earlier than the Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Sigma Quattro being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-3 scores versus the Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-3 and Sigma sd Quattro. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-3 Gallery and Sigma Quattro Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-3 comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sigma Quattro has measurements of 147mm x 95mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma Quattro in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-3 vs the Quattro.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-3 and Quattro is 90 and 63 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-3 and Quattro.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-3 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sigma Quattro will offer extra detail having its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.