Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W290

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was unveiled 12 months later than the W290 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS10 scores against the W290 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 vs the W290.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and W290 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and W290.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS10 to produce extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The younger TS10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.