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 Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon AW130 has external dimensions of 110 x 66 x 27 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.06″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-2 iHS has external dimensions of 111 x 67 x 29 mm (4.37 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon AW130 and the Olympus TG-2 iHS. Nikon AW130 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Olympus TG-2 iHS.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon AW130 is 9g lighter than the Olympus TG-2 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Both the AW130 and the TG-2 iHS have weather sealings in their bodies, making them resistant to water and dust.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon AW130 and Olympus TG-2 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.