Olympus TG-810 vs Sony W290

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W290, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-810 was announced 2 years later than the W290 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-810 matches up against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 provides external measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-810 versus Sony W290 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-810 compared to the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and W290 is 92 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-810 and W290.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-810 to offer you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-810 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.