Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2 Quattro

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 versus Sigma DP2 Quattro, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and DP2 Quattro (20MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2 Quattro (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-6 was manufactured 5 years after the DP2 Quattro which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 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 simple synopsis of how the TG-6 matches up against the DP2 Quattro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sigma DP2 Quattro. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Quattro Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Sigma DP2 Quattro has dimensions of 161mm x 67mm x 82mm (6.3" x 2.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-6 compared to the DP2 Quattro.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and DP2 Quattro is 90 and 70 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-6 and DP2 Quattro.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-6 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sigma DP2 Quattro will provide you with more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.