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-2 iHS and Nikon S5200 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus XZ-2 iHS has external dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89″) and weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.20 oz) (including batteries). Nikon S5200 has external dimensions of 98 x 58 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.28 x 0.87″) and weighs 146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and the Nikon S5200. Nikon S5200 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 15mm narrower, 7mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Olympus XZ-2 iHS.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Nikon S5200.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Nikon S5200 is significantly lighter (200g ) than the Olympus XZ-2 iHS which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Olympus XZ-2 iHS nor Nikon Coolpix S5200 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Nikon S5200's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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 Nikon S5200 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to XZ-2 iHS.