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 SZ-12 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SZ-12 has external dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries). Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus SZ-12 and the Olympus XZ-10. Olympus XZ-10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 6mm thinner than Olympus SZ-12.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus XZ-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus XZ-10 is 5g lighter than the Olympus SZ-12 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus SZ-12 nor Olympus Stylus XZ-10 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 SZ-12 and Olympus XZ-10'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.