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-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Olympus TG-5 is 20mm narrower and 5mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but it is also 13mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-5 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-5 is 33g lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-5, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus TG-5's 3 screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.