Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43


59 Imaging
42 Features
30 Overall
37
Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump 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
- Old Model is Olympus TG-4
- Replacement is Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 5MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 800 (Push to 1600)
- No Video
- Sigma SA Mount
- 750g - 144 x 107 x 81mm
- Introduced September 2006
- Old Model is Sigma SD10
- New Model is Sigma SD15

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and SD14 (5MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and SD14 (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

The TG-5 was revealed 10 years after the SD14 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Sigma SD14 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-5 matches up against the SD14 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sigma SD14. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sigma SD14 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Sigma SD14
TG-5 | SD14 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | May 2017 | ![]() | September 2006 | More modern by 130 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 150k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sigma SD14 over the Olympus TG-5
SD14 | TG-5 |
---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14
TG-5 | SD14 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Sigma SD14 has sizing of 144mm x 107mm x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-5 and Sigma SD14 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 versus the SD14.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-5 and SD14 is 90 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and SD14.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-5 will render greater detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Sigma SD14 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sigma SD14 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sigma |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Sigma SD14 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2017-05-17 | 2006-09-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 285.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 5MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 2640 x 1760 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 800 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sigma SA |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 76 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.5" |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 150k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 98 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.6x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | None |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 750 grams (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 144 x 107 x 81mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | Compact Flash Type I or II |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $449 | $198 |