Pentax W90 vs Sony W290

Lets take a more detailed look at the Pentax W90 and Sony W290, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Pentax and Sony. The image resolution of the W90 (12MP) and the W290 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W90 was launched 13 months later than the W290 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the W90 scores against the W290 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio W90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The complete galleries are provided at Pentax W90 Gallery and Sony W290 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax W90 features outer dimensions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Pentax W90 and Sony W290 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the W90 versus the W290.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W90 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W90 and W290.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent W90 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.