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 Samsung ST700 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung ST700 has external dimensions of 99 x 55 x 20 mm (3.9 x 2.17 x 0.79″) and weighs (including batteries). Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 28 mm (5.12 x 2.52 x 1.1″) and weighs 224 g (0.49 lb / 7.90 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Samsung ST700 and the Olympus TG-860. Samsung ST700 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 11mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 8mm thinner than Olympus TG-860.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung ST700 and Olympus TG-860.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Samsung ST700 and Olympus TG-860.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Samsung ST700 is 224g lighter than the Olympus TG-860 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TG-860, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the ST700.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Samsung ST700 and Olympus TG-860's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Olympus TG-860 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 Samsung ST700 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.