Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W290

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was brought out 5 years later than the W290 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TS30 matches up versus the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 versus the W290.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS30 and W290 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and W290.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer TS30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.