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 XZ-10 and Olympus 550WP side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102 x 61 x 34 mm (4.03 x 2.41 x 1.35″) and weighs 221 g (0.49 lb / 7.80 oz) (including batteries). Olympus 550WP has external dimensions of 94 x 62 x 22 mm (3.7 x 2.44 x 0.87″) and weighs 167 g (0.37 lb / 5.89 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and the Olympus 550WP. Olympus 550WP is 8mm narrower and 12mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10 but it is also 1mm taller.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus 550WP.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus XZ-10 and Olympus 550WP.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus 550WP is significantly lighter (54g ) than the Olympus XZ-10 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the 550WP, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the XZ-10.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus XZ-10's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus 550WP's 2.5" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.