Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. The image resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the DP2 Quattro (20MP) is pretty similar but the TG-4 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was released 15 months later than the DP2 Quattro which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2 Quattro being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-4 matches up vs the DP2 Quattro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides outer dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has specifications of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-4 vs the DP2 Quattro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and DP2 Quattro.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TG-4 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.