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-870 and Canon G9 X II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Canon G9 X II has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 31 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 1.22″) and weighs 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Canon G9 X II. Canon G9 X II is 15mm narrower and 6mm shorter than Olympus TG-870 but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Canon G9 X II.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Canon G9 X II.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Canon G9 X II is 15g lighter than the Olympus TG-870 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-870, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G9 X II.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870 and Canon G9 X II's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-870 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 Canon G9 X II has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.