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 Casio EX-10 and Olympus E-PL8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-10 has external dimensions of 120 x 68 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.67 x 1.91″) and weighs 384 g (0.85 lb / 13.55 oz) (including batteries). Olympus E-PL8 has external dimensions of 115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5″) and weighs 357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-10 and the Olympus E-PL8. Olympus E-PL8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Casio EX-10. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Casio EX-10 has a built-in lens but Olympus E-PL8 doesn't. Once you put a lens on E-PL8, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-10 and Olympus E-PL8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus E-PL8 is 27g lighter than the Casio EX-10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on E-PL8, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Casio Exilim EX-10 nor Olympus PEN E-PL8 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-10's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus E-PL8's 3 screen.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.