• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.0mm2
  • 19.6 megapixels
  • 21.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus TG-3 advantages over Sigma dp0 Quattro

  • Less expensive
    $350 vs $999 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/4.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    100 mm vs 21 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    31 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    247g vs 500g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Sigma dp0 Quattro advantages over Olympus TG-3

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.33 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Higher-res screen
    307k vs 154k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    19.6 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    21 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Olympus TG-3
Pentax WG-3
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Pentax WG-3

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Pentax WG-3
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Leica X Vario

Olympus TG-3
Leica X Vario
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Leica X Vario

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Leica X Vario
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $2950
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Leica X Vario

Compared to Sigma dp3 Quattro

Olympus TG-3
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Sigma dp3 Quattro
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Wider angle lens
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Sigma dp3 Quattro

Compared to Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Olympus TG-3
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Ricoh WG-5 GPS
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $297
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sigma dp0 Quattro vs Ricoh WG-5 GPS

Compared to Olympus TG-4

Olympus TG-3
Olympus TG-4
  • $349
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus TG-3 vs Olympus TG-4

Sigma dp0 Quattro
Olympus TG-4
  • $999
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $452
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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