Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma DP1s

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma DP1s, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Sigma. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and DP1s (5MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and DP1s (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was introduced 7 years after the DP1s which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP1s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-5 scores versus the DP1s in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 & Sigma DP1s. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery & Sigma DP1s Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP1s has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma DP1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-5 against the DP1s.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-5 and DP1s is 90 and 90 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and DP1s.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-5 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Olympus TG-5 will give you greater detail using its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-5 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.