Olympus Stylus 720SW

alaTest has collected and analyzed 533 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the water proof and flash. The color and build quality are also mentioned favorably. There are mixed opinions on the connectivity and responsiveness. Some have doubts about the design and image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Stylus 720SW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Stylus 720 SW

 

Waterproof and Shockproof Point-and-Shoot Camera

Shock- and waterproof. Excellent image quality. Strong flash ; No viewfinder. Skimpy printed manual. Annoying info overlay during image playback

No viewfinder. Skimpy printed manual. Annoying info overlay during image playback

The Stylus 720 SW is a camera we easily fell in love with. It's stylish, rugged, and waterproof - perfect for rafting, climbing, skiing, or just lazing around on the beach. It takes great pictures, too.

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW

 

Very good picture qualityunderwater and above ground. Both waterproof and shock-resistant.

Slow recycle time. Some shutter lag. Pricey. Choppy video with tinny sound.

A very good camera for underwater shots, but it has some limitations.

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW Camera

 

Looking for a camera for klutzes? If you tend to be hard on your cameras (by dropping them in a pool, for example) Olympus may have your number. The Stylus 720 SW ($400 as of 6/15/06) is the first pocket-sized digital camera I've seen (and I've seen...

Solid metal body, minimal shutter lag Rated waterproof and shockproof

Dimly lit LCD Can't alter contrast/saturation settings

Also, digital noise was evident in images shot at ISO 400 and higher--a common problem with point-and-shoot cameras offering high ISO settings. The 720 SW allows you to manually set its light sensitivity up to ISO 1600, though a couple of the...

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera (7.4MP, 3072x2304, 3x Opt, 19.1MB Internal Memory, xD Slot)

 

Photograph: Chris Manners

Solid metal body, minimal shutter lag ; Rated waterproof and shockproof

Dimly lit LCD ; Can't alter contrast/saturation settings

Rugged metal body is shock- and water-proof. Has 24 scene modes and shutter lag is low, but the LCD looks dim.

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Olympus Stylus 720 SW

 

The shockproof and waterproof body impresses, but what about the pictures?

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Olympus Stylus Digital 720SW

 

The Stylus 720 SW can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior. The stylish and compact Stylus 720 SW offers 7.1 megapixels of resolution,

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Stylus 720SW

 

The Olympus 720SW takes the Stylus series to the next level of “all-weather” designs. While the Stylus line of digital cameras is known for its practicality in inclement weather, the new 720SW can stand up to a wide variety of rough situations. The...

Very rugged ; Effectively waterproof ; Sturdy port door – excellent seals ; Tiny size (with a non-extending lens) ; Great elevator music in slide show ; Calendar print mode

Confusing menu system ; Poor lens placement ; Slow shutter lag and substandard focus system ; Low resolution LCD screen ; Choppy movie mode ; Most of the scene modes operate at reduced resolution ; Archaic looking software ; Conclusion ; The Olympus...

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Olympus Stylus Digital 720 SW

 

The Stylus 720 SW can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior. The stylish and compact Stylus 720 SW offers 7.1 megapixels of...

Built with durable materials and shock-absorption technology that minimizes the impact delivered to the lens and circuitry, the Stylus 720 SW delivers superior durability in a premium point-and-shoot digital camera. Swimming, surfing, hiking, climbing,...

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Olympus Stylus 720SW

 

If your kids have dipped your cell phone into the toilet more than once, perhaps you should consider a durable digital camera like the 7.1-megapixel Olympus Stylus 720SW. This camera can be immersed in up to 10 feet of water and can withstand falls...

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Olympus Stylus 720SW Digital Camera Review

 

If your kids have dipped your cell phone into the toilet more than once, perhaps you should consider a durable digital camera like the 7.1-megapixel Olympus Stylus 720SW. This camera can be immersed in up to 10 feet of water and can withstand falls...

The water and shockproof digital camera is small and skinny at 0.8 inches thick. There aren't any protrusions, which make it more likely to survive falls. The camera's 3x optical zoom lens remains in the body at all times, and the 2.5-inch LCD screen...

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Product Specifications

Less than 0.8" thick, this versatile, compact digital camera is designed with the signature style and performance for which the Stylus line is renowned with the added benefits of Shock and Waterproof technology - perfect for any situation, durable enough for shooting in any conditions. From hiking, surfing and skiing to parties and Little League games, the solid, shock-absorbing design combines with waterproof sealants to deliver clear, vibrant pictures of whatever, whenever, wherever.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Olympus LI-42B

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory:xD-Picture Card / xD-Picture Card Type H / xD-Picture Card Type M

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.8in
Height:2.3in
Weight:5.3oz
Width:3.6in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Auction / Available light portrait / Beach / Behind glass / Candle / Cuisine / Documents / Fireworks / Indoor / Landscape / Landscape-portrait / Museum / Night portrait / Night scene / Panorama assist / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Shoot & select 1 / Shoot & select 2 / Snow / Sports mode / Sunset / Underwater macro / Underwater wide 1 / Underwater wide 2/Auction / Available light portrait / Beach/snow / Behind glass / Candle / Cuisine / Document / Fireworks / Indoor / Landscape / Landscape-portrait / Museum / Night scene / Night scene with portrait / Panorama assist / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Shoot & select 1 / Shoot & select 2 / Sports mode / Sunset / Underwater macro / Underwater wide 1 / Underwater wide 2

Header

Manufacturer:Olympus
Model:720 SW/DIGITAL 720SW
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Olympus /Olympus Stylus

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.5-5.0
Max Focal Length:20.1mm
Min Focal Length:6.7mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Steel silver
Underwater Use: Yes

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.3"/1/2.33"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.9 mm ( 1/2.33 ) / 10.9 mm ( 1/2.33" )/11 mm ( 1/2.3 ) / 11 mm ( 1/2.3" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:7.1Megapixel

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:QuickTime
Digital Zoom:5
ISO (Max):1600
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 64 / ISO 800 / ISO auto/ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 64 / ISO 800 / ISO auto (64-400)
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Sepia
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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