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 Pentax WS80 and Olympus XZ-10 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Pentax WS80 has external dimensions of 92 x 60 x 22 mm (3.62 x 2.36 x 0.87″) and weighs 125 g (0.28 lb / 4.41 oz) (including batteries). 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).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Pentax WS80 and the Olympus XZ-10. Pentax WS80 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 10mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Olympus XZ-10.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Pentax WS80 and Olympus XZ-10.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Pentax WS80 is significantly lighter (96g ) 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 WS80, 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 Pentax WS80's 2.7" screen.
Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.