The Digital Camera Reviews

The 10.1 megapixel, 3x zoom 1050 SW is designed to handle just about anything active shooters can throw at it (or throw it into), with a body that sealed against the elements and designed to absorb impacts. The camera’s 2.7 inch HyperCrystal II LCD display is also ruggedized, and provides five steps of brightness adjustment for shooting in a range of lighting conditions. Low-light illumination courtesy of a front-mounted LED expands the underwater shooting versatility of the 1050, which, as noted, can safely be submerged at depths of up to 10 feet without a separate waterproof housing.

More conventional features include face detection technology that can recognize up to 16 faces at a time, as well as a Smile Shot feature that tracks a subject’s faces, detects a smile, and fires the shutter accordingly. Aforementioned Shadow Adjustment Technology provides some leeway for shooting where lighting conditions are harsh or less than ideal, and Perfect Shot Preview and Perfect Fix in-camera editing provide tools for correcting image exposure either before or after the capture.

Processing is provided by Olympus’s current-generation TruePic III imaging engine. Unfortunately, though, image stabilization technology is a little more behind the times, with the 1050 receiving only an ISO-boosting digital image stabilization system.

The Olympus FE-360 is an 8.0 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom. This digicam is not boring at all and you can choose from a variety fo colors inluding blue, pink, red, black and silver.

The Olympus FE-360 has a 2.5-inch LCD display which allows you to preview and edit your shots. It is ideal for beginners who can just point and shoot while choosing from more than 20 shooting modes.

This digicam is multifunctional as it allows you to record movies with sound. It has a 20.5 MB memory but you can further upgrade using the xD Picture Card slot.

If you want a handy camera that you can bring along even when you go adventure-tripping then the Olympus Mju 790 SW is the one for you. It is a shockproof camera that can endure rugged and wet environments and yet it’s still a looker! And if you have kids in the house who enjoy dipping your things in a glass of water then no worries because this camera can sure withstand the cold.

The Olympus Mju 790 SW is a 7.1 megapixel camera with a 3x optical zoom. The 2.5-inch HyperCrystal display is ideal for viewing your subjects before taking that shot!

This camera also boasts of face detection and spot focusing features. It has a 14.7 MB internal memory but go use your xD picture card for more storage.

The Olympus Stylus 1200 is a 12 megapixel camera that comes with an Olympus 3x optical zoom. The 2.7-inch LCD display is great for previewing your shots to make sure all subjects are in. The LCD is doubly important because there’s no optical viewfinder.

With a metal body that’s ideal for an all-weather shooting safari, the Olympus Stylus 12 is a great but at only $350. Some sellers are even selling the digicam at a lower price.

This camera has 20 scene modes to help you get those perfect shots even when take in difficult environments. It has 47MB of internal memory which you can expand with the xD-Picture card. You can also transfer your photos to your PC using the USB connector.

The Olympus SP-550 UltraZoom is touted as the most ambitious digicam yet from its manufacturers. With a 7.1 megapixel resolution and an 18x optical lens, the UltraZoom literally lives up to its name providing you access to a long telephoto or a wide-angle lens. You can also expect sharper images with the camera’s f/2.8 - 4.5 lens which are fast and makes use of highly refractive elements that maximizes image clarity. Try focusing your image by 0.39 inches and you’ll be amazed at what this Olympus can do.

The SP-550 boasts of sensor shift image stabilization feature that reduces blurs and makes sure you get clearer images. Be assured of great shots despite the usual camera movements brought about by shaky hands or when mobility is required by the situation.

You an check your focus through the camera’s 2.5 inch LCD display. You get 22 scene modes that are actually ready-made settings for difficult situations. It has a 20MB internal memory but you can opt for greater storage space with the xD-Picture cards. Connectivity is great as it has a full-speed USB connector.

All these for $500? Better believe it!

The Olympus FE-310 is an 8 megapixel camera that’s great for budget conscious shoppers who want a quality but reasonably-priced camera. For $150 max you get a high resolution camera with a 5x optical zoom.

The Olympus FE-310 camera guides you through your photography adventures as it provides 17 scene modes that allow you to get good shots even when faced with difficult situations. You can do this even without tinkering with your camera’s aperture, shutter speeds or whatever it is that you do not know. Plus you get to preview your shots with the 2.5 inch LCD display.

The camera’s 20.5MB internal memory is however short if you want to experiment with your shots but you can always opt for the xD-Picture cards. Better yet, use the USB connector to transfer your images to your PC or to online storage sites. The video out port also allows you to share your images via television.

The Olympus Stylus 1010 is a compact and stylish camera that is ideal for an intermediate users who expects superior image quality. This is an ultra-thin camera that is powered by a 7x optical zoom.

This digital camera has a HyperCrystal LCD measuring 2.7 inches which makes use of the anti-glare technology allowing you to get a clear focus of your subject even when taking photos under the heat of the sun.

Get steady shots and reduced camera shake with the Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and 2in1 blur solution features. It also boasts of the shadow adjustment technology which helps you overcome tricky lighting situations and bring out the details of your subject even in the shadows.