Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10
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Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Announced May 2017
- Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
- Successor is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 3MP - APS-C Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 950g - 152 x 120 x 79mm
- Introduced March 2004
- Superseded the Sigma SD9
- Successor is Sigma SD14

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and SD10 (3MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and SD10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

The TG-5 was unveiled 13 years after the SD10 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-5 matches up vs the SD10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sigma SD10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sigma SD10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sigma SD10
TG-5 | SD10 | |||
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Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | March 2004 | More modern by 161 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Bigger screen (+1.2") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 130k | Crisper screen (+330k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD10 over the Olympus TG-5
SD10 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD10
TG-5 | SD10 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Sigma SD10 has proportions of 152mm x 120mm x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 950 grams (2.09 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-5 compared to the SD10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and SD10 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-5 and SD10.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-5 will provide you with more detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger TG-5 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD10 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sigma SD10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sigma SD10 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2004-03-19 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 20.7 x 13.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 3 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2268 x 1512 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 1.8 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 130k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250g (0.55 lb) | 950g (2.09 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 152 x 120 x 79mm (6.0" x 4.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $449 | $198 |