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-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS8 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-1 iHS has external dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18″) and weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic ZS8 has external dimensions of 105 x 58 x 33 mm (4.13 x 2.28 x 1.3″) and weighs 210 g (0.46 lb / 7.41 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and the Panasonic ZS8. Panasonic ZS8 is 7mm narrower and 9mm shorter than Olympus TG-1 iHS but it is also 3mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS8.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS8.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS8 is 20g lighter than the Olympus TG-1 iHS but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the TG-1 iHS has a big advantage over the ZS8 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic ZS8's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.