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-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Casio EX-ZR1000 has external dimensions of 108 x 62 x 37 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.46″) and weighs 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-6 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 253 g (0.56 lb / 8.92 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and the Olympus TG-6. Casio EX-ZR1000 is 5mm narrower and 4mm shorter than Olympus TG-6 but it is also 5mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-6.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-6.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-6 is 2g lighter than the Casio EX-ZR1000 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-6, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-ZR1000.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-ZR1000 and Olympus TG-6's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Casio EX-ZR1000 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 Olympus TG-6 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-ZR1000.