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 9000 and Olympus FE-3010 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 9000 has external dimensions of 96 x 60 x 31 mm (3.78 x 2.36 x 1.22″) and weighs 225 g (0.50 lb / 7.94 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 9000 and the Olympus FE-3010. Olympus FE-3010 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 3mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Olympus 9000.
Comparison image of the Olympus 9000 and the Olympus FE-3010 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus 9000 and Olympus FE-3010.
Comparison image of the Olympus 9000 and the Olympus FE-3010 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus 9000 and Olympus FE-3010.
Top View Comparison image of the Olympus 9000 and the Olympus FE-3010 Size
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 (117g ) than the Olympus 9000 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the FE-3010, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the 9000.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus 9000 and Olympus FE-3010's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 2.70 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.