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-860 and Canon SX270 HS side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries). Canon SX270 HS has external dimensions of 106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3″) and weighs 233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Canon SX270 HS. Canon SX270 HS is 4mm narrower and 1mm shorter than Olympus TG-860 but it is also 5mm thicker.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Canon SX270 HS.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-860 is 9g lighter than the Canon SX270 HS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-860, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the SX270 HS.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860 and Canon SX270 HS's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Canon SX270 HS has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.