Olympus µ[MJU:] 790 SW Expert Reviews

The camera can take a beating, but image quality seems to have been an afterthought when it was designed. We test cameras in our imaging labs to determine color accuracy, the effectiveness of the resolution, and the presence of signal noise from the ...

Of the three waterproof Olympus digital cameras, the 790SW is the least expensive at $299. The others have $399 retail tags. Despite the price reduction, the image quality isn't good enough to justify the cost. Consumers are better off purchasing a ...

Like the first Stylus, the Olympus Stylus 790 SW is capable of capturing very good snapshots and memory photos with little effort on the part of the photographer.

Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, ultra-compact, and stylish

Resolution: 7.1 megapixels (3072 x 2304) ; Viewfinder: 2.5 inch TFT LCD ; Exposure: Auto Exposure (AE) only ; Lens: f3.4-f5.7/6.7mm-20.1mm (38mm-114mm equivalent) all glass (10 elements in 8 groups with 3 aspherical elements) optical zoom lens. ...

Like the first Stylus, the 790 SW is capable of capturing very good snapshots and memory photos with little effort on the part of the photographer.  If that's not enough, the diminutive 790SW is built like a tank and can be taken along on active ...

Olympus promises a 3x zoom camera that can be dropped from 5 feet, frozen in a block of ice and dropped to the bottom of a pool, then take great pictures. Do they deliver?

Sleek, slim design. Very tough and durable. Included software had nice editing features.

xD memory format is less common, more expensive. Mediocre picture quality. 10 second limit on high quality videos.

The Stylus 790 SW is packed with technology tailored for active people. The shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof and dustproof design means it's incredibly durable, but it's also sleek, stylish and available in five cool color options. The new Face ...

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Though it looks like just another slick pocket digital camera, the 7.1 megapixel, 3x zoom Olympus Stylus 790 SW has a secret: it's Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof, Sandproof, and dustproof to handle the elements -- and rough handling -- with ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, Uses often hard-to-find xD-Picture Card

The attractive ultra-compact water, shock and shockproof Stylus 790 SW is perfect for those who love to take their camera outdoors without having to baby it. The camera can take a beating and you can even use it underwater, down to a depth of ten feet ...

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, ...

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 ...

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, Uses often hard-to-find xD-Picture Card

The attractive ultra-compact water, shock and shockproof Stylus 790 SW is perfect for those who love to take their camera outdoors without having to baby it. The camera can take a beating and you can even use it underwater, down to a depth of ten feet ...

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, ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

The Stylus 790 SW is packed with technology tailored for active people. The Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof design means it's incred

The Olympus mju 790 SW is a compact that loves the active life. Waterproof and shockproof, it doesn't forsake smooth styling to be robust, and while the toughness will hit you in the pocket, Olympus hasn't skimped on photo quality or features

Toughness ; respectable picture quality ; user-friendly guide function

Subpar screen ; meagre macro

The Olympus mju 790 looks good, handles well and takes respectable quality images. A poor screen is the only real let-down, but you're paying a premium for the waterproof, shockproof, even freezeproof ruggedness