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 Pentax I-10 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). Pentax I-10 has external dimensions of 101 x 65 x 28 mm (3.98 x 2.56 x 1.1″) and weighs 153 g (0.34 lb / 5.40 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Pentax I-10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Pentax I-10.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Pentax I-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax I-10 is significantly lighter (68g ) than the Olympus TG-870 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 I-10.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Pentax I-10's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-870 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Pentax I-10 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.