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-G1 and Olympus TG-870 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-G1 has external dimensions of 104 x 64 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.52 x 0.79″) and weighs 154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-G1 and the Olympus TG-870. Casio EX-G1 is 9mm narrower and 8mm thinner than Casio EX-G1 but they have the same height of 64mm.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Casio EX-G1 and Olympus TG-870.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Casio EX-G1 is significantly lighter (67g ) than the Olympus TG-870 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-G1's 2.5" 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, Casio EX-G1 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.