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 S6500 and Olympus TG-6 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Nikon S6500 has external dimensions of and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 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 Nikon S6500 and the Olympus TG-6. Nikon S6500 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 18mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus TG-6.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-6.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S6500 is 3g lighter than the Olympus TG-6 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 S6500.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Nikon S6500 and Olympus TG-6'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.