Olympus FE-5010 vs Sony W290

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus FE-5010 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FE-5010 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FE-5010 was announced within a month of the W290 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the FE-5010 matches up vs the W290 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus FE-5010 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus FE-5010 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus FE-5010 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the FE-5010 versus the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FE-5010 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FE-5010 and W290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.