Olympus MJU 790 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Perhaps the most stylish of all the cameras in the Summer 2007 lineup of new Olympus consumer cameras is the Stylus 790 SW. Not only does it come in five attention-getting colors (orange, blue, lime, black and silver), but it is also shockproof, waterproo

Pros: Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Snorkeling possible with 10 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 5-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!, Superb wide-angle, high-res 2.5-

Cons: We had hoped for a higher res CCD and 33 foot water rating or more, Return to mode dial not an improvement for this type of camera, Strictly point & shoot, 640 x 480 movies limited to 10-second clips, Uses often hard-to-find xD-Picture Card

Verdict: Although not listed in the website specs, the Stylus 790, like other Olympus cameras, actually does have both a macro and a super-macro mode. The macro mode goes from eight inches to infinity whereas super-macro goes from 2.8 inches to a bit over two feet

Review summary: The ultimate hardy compact? - 11/1/08

Pros: Genuinely rugged camera Waterproof, without the padding Elegant body shape Guide mode is like a photo-tutor Well-saturated low ISO images

Cons: Rugged wins over performance Underexposure in low light Over exposure with flash Blotchy high ISO images

Review summary: Still there are some minus points after the extensive testing I did. The Olympus Mju 790 SW is scarcely equipped with a 3x optical zoom without wide angle mode. The competition uses a 3.6 and higher zoom factor, mostly starting from 28mm. For me, the lack

Verdict: The Olympus Mju 790 SW is a handy camera to always carry with you. The camera's shockproof and waterproof features make the camera stand out from the crowd. When you are aware of these features you tend to use the camera in a casual manner. Place it on a