Olympus FE-5020 vs Sony W290

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus FE-5020 and Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the FE-5020 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FE-5020 was announced 6 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FE-5020 scores against the W290 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus FE-5020 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus FE-5020 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus FE-5020 has physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the FE-5020 vs the W290.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FE-5020 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FE-5020 and W290.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images but you should consider the age of the products into consideration.