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 Nikon P7700 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). Nikon P7700 has external dimensions of 119 x 73 x 50 mm (4.69 x 2.87 x 1.97″) and weighs 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Nikon P7700. Olympus TG-860 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Nikon P7700.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Nikon P7700.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Nikon P7700.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-860 is significantly lighter (168g ) than the Nikon P7700 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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 P7700.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860 and Nikon P7700's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Olympus TG-860 features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Nikon P7700 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.