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 SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-610UZ has external dimensions of 107 x 73 x 73 mm (4.21 x 2.87 x 2.87″) and weighs 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 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 Olympus SP-610UZ and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-2 iHS is 8mm shorter and 25mm thinner than Olympus SP-610UZ but it is also 6mm wider.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
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 significantly lighter (59g ) than the Olympus SP-610UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SP-610UZ 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
Olympus SP-610UZ 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 Olympus SP-610UZ has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.