Olympus µ 1030SW

Water-, shock-, cold-proof housing leads to creative photos. Looks like a regular camera versus one in a bulky case. Snaps images almost precisely with shutter button

Mediocre image quality has more noise than detail. Hard to see the screen in bright light. Flash doesn't light image edges along with a center subject

Rugged, hazard-defying construction ; Easy to handle ; Decent image quality

No manual exposure controls ; No image stabilization ; No manual focus ; Poor white balance performance

The Olympus 1030 SW is both a treat and a disappointment. We love the idea of a camera we can mistreat in a wide range of difficult shooting situations without having to worry about babying our gear. It's small and portable enough to go where an SLR...

Rugged and waterproof. Takes underwater pictures and video. Terrific image quality

Significant shutter lag and long recycle times between shots. Uses xD-Picture Cards, which are limited to 2GB storage. (Can use microSD cards too but requires an adapter to do so.) ; Watch the Olympus Stylus 1030SW Video Review

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Rugged yet sleek design ; Simple interface ; Speedy performance ; Records smooth video

No optical image stabilization ; Reds and pinks sometimes appear muted ; Flash sometimes overwhelms low-light shots

You don't have to climb Mt. Olympus to appreciate the 1030 SW. Its durability and ability to capture sharp photos in a wide variety of shooting conditions makes it a versatile camera for travelers and thrill-seekers alike.

The Stylus 1030 SW performs as well underwater as it does on land because its lightweight, stainless steel and aluminum exterior is matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out the elements. It can be fully submerged to capture...

- Toughest camera ever - 3.6x lens longer than its predecessor's - Skinny body - Pre-capture movies - Thorough Playback mode

- Slow Burst mode - $399 price - Weak flash - Poor handling - Confusing menus

The 10.1-megapixel Olympus Stylus 1030SW now lets casual divers record higher resolution images of fish and underwater fauna. This digital camera is the toughest on the market - even tougher than the 770SW.

How many digital cameras can boast that they are winterized? Very few, surely. The 1030 is perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, as it can perform at below freezing temperatures. And lastly, should your camera suffer through...

The 1030 SW sports a handsome 2.7-inch display, with a par-for-the-course 230,000-pixel resolution. Most of the camera controls are crowded in to the right of this display, and although they can get a bit fiddly, they are laid out well and provide easy...