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 TL100 and Olympus TG-860 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Samsung TL100 has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 37 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.46″) and weighs 219 g (0.48 lb / 7.72 oz) (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 TL100 and the Olympus TG-860. Samsung TL100 is 5mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Olympus TG-860 but it is also 9mm thicker.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Samsung TL100 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 TL100 is 5g 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 TL100.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Olympus TG-860's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Samsung TL100's 2.7" screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Olympus TG-860 LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Samsung TL100 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to TG-860.