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-5 and Leica X-U side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus TG-5 has external dimensions of 113 x 66 x 32 mm (4.45 x 2.6 x 1.26″) and weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) (including batteries). Leica X-U has external dimensions of 140 x 79 x 88 mm (5.51 x 3.11 x 3.46″) and weighs 635 g (1.40 lb / 22.40 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and the Leica X-U. Olympus TG-5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 27mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 56mm thinner than Leica X-U.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Olympus TG-5 and Leica X-U.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus TG-5 and Leica X-U.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Olympus TG-5 is significantly lighter (385g ) than the Leica X-U which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
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LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-5 and Leica X-U's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Leica X-U sports a
Fully Articulated screen which you can change the angle and position of the screen almost freely, making it possible to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels, and especially very useful for shooting selfies and video. Olympus TG-5's LCD screen is a fixed type which provides almost no flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-U.