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 L100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon L100 has external dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07″) and weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Nikon L100 and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 7mm shorter and 30mm thinner than Nikon L100 but it is also 3mm wider.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 14g lighter than the Nikon L100 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Nikon Coolpix L100 nor Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon L100 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 Nikon L100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.