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 Canon G15 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G15 has external dimensions of 107 x 76 x 40 mm (4.21 x 2.99 x 1.57″) and weighs 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G15 and the Olympus TG-860. Olympus TG-860 is 12mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Canon G15 but it is also 3mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G15 and Olympus TG-860.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G15 and Olympus TG-860.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-860 is significantly lighter (128g ) than the Canon G15 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-860, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G15.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G15 and Olympus TG-860's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 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 G15 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.