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 8010 and Casio EX-100 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus 8010 has external dimensions of 98 x 64 x 24 mm (3.86 x 2.52 x 0.94″) and weighs 245 g (0.54 lb / 8.64 oz) (including batteries). Casio EX-100 has external dimensions of 119x67x50 mm and weighs 389 g (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus 8010 and the Casio EX-100. Olympus 8010 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 21mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Casio EX-100.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 8010 is significantly lighter (144g ) than the Casio EX-100 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 8010, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the EX-100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Casio EX-100's 3.50" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 8010's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Casio EX-100 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 8010 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to EX-100.