Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2s

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-6 vs Sigma DP2s, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Sigma. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and DP2s (5MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and DP2s (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The TG-6 was revealed 9 years later than the DP2s and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Sigma DP2s being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-6 matches up vs the DP2s with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 and Sigma DP2s. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-6 Gallery and Sigma DP2s Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-6 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Sigma DP2s has proportions of 113mm x 60mm x 56mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 280 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-6 versus the DP2s.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and DP2s is 90 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-6 and DP2s.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus TG-6 will result in greater detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TG-6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.