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-Z550 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-Z550 has external dimensions of 99 x 53 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.09 x 0.79″) and weighs 143 g (0.32 lb / 5.04 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 Casio EX-Z550 and the Olympus TG-860. Casio EX-Z550 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 11mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-Z550 and Olympus TG-860.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Casio EX-Z550 is significantly lighter (81g ) than the Olympus TG-860 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 EX-Z550.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Casio EX-Z550's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-860 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-Z550 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.