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-870 and Leica D-Lux 7 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-870 has external dimensions of 113 x 64 x 28 mm (4.45 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Leica D-Lux 7 has external dimensions of 118 x 66 x 64 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.52″) and weighs 403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and the Leica D-Lux 7. Olympus TG-870 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 36mm thinner than Leica D-Lux 7.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-870 and Leica D-Lux 7.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-870 and Leica D-Lux 7.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-870 is significantly lighter (182g ) than the Leica D-Lux 7 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-870, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the D-Lux 7.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-870 and Leica D-Lux 7's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-870 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 Leica D-Lux 7 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-870.