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[userbinator]

And removable batteries require far more internal space

No they don't. Less than 1% extra volume.

[alooPotato → userbinator]

that seems not possible but i'm just guessing. where are you getting the 1% from?

[threeseed → userbinator]

Please provide source.

Especially given that you would want to preserve some form of water resistance.

Meaning you either (a) have the entire back be removable or (b) a battery injection mechanism similar to a Leica SL3. Both of which would seem to need far more than 1% extra volume.

[sbuk → userbinator]

Comparable battery capacity, materials and technology? No.