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 TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-850 iHS has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.09″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has external dimensions of 133 x 71 x 19 mm (5.24 x 2.8 x 0.75″) and weighs 283 g (0.62 lb / 9.98 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. Olympus TG-850 iHS is 23mm narrower and 7mm shorter than Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 but it is also 9mm thicker.
Comparison image of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Comparison image of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size and Weight - Back View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2.
Top View Comparison image of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Size
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-850 iHS is significantly lighter (65g ) than the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-850 iHS, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the Galaxy Camera 2.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2's 4.80" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus TG-850 iHS's 3 screen.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-850 iHS LCD screen 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, Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-850 iHS.
