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 Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus FE-3010 has external dimensions of 93 x 56 x 18 mm (3.66 x 2.2 x 0.71″) and weighs 108 g (0.24 lb / 3.81 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 Olympus FE-3010 and the Olympus TG-860. Olympus FE-3010 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 17mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 10mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-860.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus FE-3010 and Olympus TG-860.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus FE-3010 is significantly lighter (116g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus FE-3010'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, Olympus FE-3010 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.