Olympus Stylus 720 SW

usability, performance, image quality, portability, water proof

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Very good picture quality—underwater and above ground. Both waterproof and shock-resistant.

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

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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...

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.

Waterproofing and Shock resistance make this camera ready for the real world ; Excellent design appearance ; Internal lens is protected from impact and compression damage ; High ISO images are relatively usable even at ISO 800 and 1,600 when printed at...

Full autofocus shutter response is sluggish by current standards ; Even low ISO images exhibit mushy color ; Indoor images shot with Auto White Balance are warm to the point of appearing sepia ; Chromatic aberration is high at wide angle ; Subdued...

As with the rest of the Stylus line, the Olympus 720 SW design is based around a weatherproof body that ensures wherever you go, your camera will go right along with you, unhindered by rain, sleet, or snow that would see most digicams left at home or...

Use it up to an hour in 10 feet of water, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 5-foot drops, Optional PT-033 underwater case good for 133 feet diving, Sleek and elegant just like a regular digital camera

Strictly point & shoot, Use of underwater wide-angle modes requires practice, Not many special features, Uses often hard-to-find xD-Picture Card

Waterproof to 10 feet, Shockproof from 5 feet, Protected lens, Excellent macro camera, Good image quality up to ISO 400, Pocket-sized

No optical viewfinder, Inconsistent exposure, No histogram display, No shutter speed display, Slow shot-to-shot time, Visible noise at all ISO settings, xD Memory cards, Weak flash

I was very excited the about Olympus Stylus 720 SW. Being waterproof to ten feet and able to survive a 5-foot drop, it represents a big step forward for outdoorsy people who want a high-quality compact digital camera they can carry anywhere, anytime. I...