Olympus VG-145 vs Sony W290

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W290, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the VG-145 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-145 was released 2 years after the W290 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus VG-145 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W290 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the VG-145 grades versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus VG-145 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are available at Olympus VG-145 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus VG-145 comes with exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W290 has specifications of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus VG-145 versus Sony W290 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the VG-145 vs the W290.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the VG-145 and W290 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the VG-145 and W290.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus VG-145 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher VG-145 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.