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 Nikon P600 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). Nikon P600 has external dimensions of 125 x 85 x 107 mm (4.92 x 3.35 x 4.21″) and weighs 565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Nikon P600. Olympus TG-870 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 12mm narrower, 21mm shorter and 79mm thinner than Nikon P600.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Nikon P600.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Nikon P600.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-870 is significantly lighter (344g ) than the Nikon P600 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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 P600.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870 and Nikon P600's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Olympus TG-870 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P600 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.