Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Olympus TG-860 and Kodak Z980 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries). Kodak Z980 has external dimensions of 124 x 91 x 105 mm (4.88 x 3.58 x 4.13″) and weighs 445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Kodak Z980. Olympus TG-860 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 27mm shorter and 77mm thinner than Kodak Z980.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Kodak Z980.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Kodak Z980.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-860 is significantly lighter (221g ) than the Kodak Z980 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-860, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the Z980.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860 and Kodak Z980's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Kodak Z980 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.