Olympus TG-4 vs Sigma fp

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-4 versus Sigma fp, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and fp (25MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and fp (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was manufactured 5 years prior to the fp and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Sigma fp being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 matches up vs the fp in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Sigma fp. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Sigma fp Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Sigma fp has dimensions of 113mm x 70mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 422 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-4 versus Sigma fp in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 against the fp.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and fp is 90 and 84 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and fp.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Sigma fp will offer you more detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.