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-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SP-800 UZ has external dimensions of 110 x 90 x 91 mm (4.33 x 3.54 x 3.58″) and weighs 455 g (1.00 lb / 16.05 oz) (including batteries). Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and the Olympus TG-5. Olympus TG-5 is 24mm shorter and 59mm thinner than Olympus SP-800 UZ but it is also 3mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-5 is significantly lighter (205g ) than the Olympus SP-800 UZ which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-5, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SP-800 UZ.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus SP-800 UZ and Olympus TG-5'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.