Olympus MJU 790 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: If used properly this rugged camera is well worth the money and makes you feel a little more manly into the bargain

Pros: Very tough design. Good image quality. Lots of exciting features

Cons: Expensive compared to non-rugged competition. Controls can be unresponsive. Some lens distortion

Verdict: As if this camera wasn't distinctive enough, Olympus has also decided to supply it in a number of shades - ours was a kind of burnt orange. Elsewhere the silver edging makes it look pretty smart, and it doesn't look rugged in the way the overly macho way

Review summary: Point-and-shoot digital camera makers make many claims about their products, but few boast about the toughness of their snappers as Olympus does about its 7.1 megapixel Stylus 790SW ($239-$350). What sets this byteshooter apart from others in its class is

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 790 SW features a design ensuring wherever you go - regardless of environment - your camera will go right along with you

Verdict: The "SW" in the name hints at two of the camera's more unusual features - both shock- and water-proofing. As with past models, the Olympus 790SW is shockproof to the MIL-STD-810F standard - meaning that the camera can withstand drops of up to 5 feet from

Review summary: Without being perfect, this Olympus camera is robust, submersible and even offers entirely satisfactory photo quality.