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 Samsung PL120 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). Samsung PL120 has external dimensions of 94 x 54 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.75″) and weighs (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Samsung PL120. Samsung PL120 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 19mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Olympus TG-870.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Samsung PL120.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Samsung PL120.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung PL120 is 221g 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 PL120.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung PL120'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, Samsung PL120 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.