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-3 and Leica V-Lux 40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-3 has external dimensions of 112 x 66 x 31 mm (4.41 x 2.6 x 1.22″) and weighs 247 g (0.54 lb / 8.71 oz) (including batteries). Leica V-Lux 40 has external dimensions of 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1″) 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-3 and the Leica V-Lux 40. Leica V-Lux 40 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Olympus TG-3.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-3 and Leica V-Lux 40.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-3 and Leica V-Lux 40.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Leica V-Lux 40 is significantly lighter (37g ) than the Olympus TG-3 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-3, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the V-Lux 40.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-3 and Leica V-Lux 40'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.