Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W290

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-5 was announced 8 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TG-5 matches up vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-5 has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-5 vs Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-5 against the W290.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and W290 is 90 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and W290.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.