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 Panasonic LX100 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). Panasonic LX100 has external dimensions of 115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17″) and weighs 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and the Panasonic LX100. Olympus TG-860 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 27mm thinner than Panasonic LX100.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic LX100.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic LX100.
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 (169g ) than the Panasonic LX100 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 LX100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic LX100'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 Panasonic LX100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.