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 S32 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 S32 has external dimensions of 108 x 66 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.6 x 1.57″) and weighs 175 g (0.39 lb / 6.17 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Nikon S32. Olympus TG-860 is 2mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Nikon S32 but it is also 2mm wider.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Nikon S32.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Nikon S32.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S32 is significantly lighter (49g ) than the Olympus TG-860 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Nikon S32's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-860 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, Nikon S32 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.