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Olympus mju 720 SW / Stylus 720 SW

7.1 megapixels, first seen: 30 March 2006

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  • User Score (99)
    8.0 8.0 from 99 reviewers
  • Expert Score (24)
    7.0 7.0 from 24 reviewers
  • Design (5)
    5.7 5.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Value for money (6)
    5.6 5.6 from 6 reviewers
  • Features (10)
    6.1 6.1 from 10 reviewers
  • Ease of use (6)
    5.7 5.7 from 6 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    6.2 6.2 from 2 reviewers
  • Picture quality (15)
    5.4 5.4 from 15 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • waterproof shock proof, waterproof as advertised, 28modes with 4underwater, movies are remarkably good, water shockproof
  • sand creates challenges, middling lcd, get an extra battery, some shots fuzzy, archaic software

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.

Specifications

  • Shockproof
    Up to 1.5 m (under Olympus' testing conditions)
  • Waterproof
    Equivalent to IEC Standard Publication 529 IPX8 (3m)
  • Image Sensor
    7.1 Megapixel (effective), 7.4 megapixel gross, 1/2.33" CCD
  • Focal Length/Lens Configuration
    6.7 - 20.1mm (38 - 114mm equivalent in 35mm photography), 10 lenses in 8 groups, 3 aspherical lenses
  • Zoom
    3x Optical + 5x Digital; 15 Total Seamless Zoom

Release Date

  • First seen
    30 March 2006

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  • Reviews of Olympus mju 720 SW / Stylus 720 SW

  1. Olympus Stylus 720SW

    Reviewer: Neo Camera
    29 September 2006
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    The Olympus Stylus 720sw turns out to be an average ultra-compact camera with a very rugged body. Its sturdy shockproof design allows it to be taken into more strenuous conditions than models which are simply waterproof like the Pentax Optio W10. The camera itself is pretty basic with no manual controls at all and very few features. Image quality is good in terms of noise and metering but the lens shows more edge softness than most recent ultra-compact digital cameras.... Read more

  2. Reviewer: megapixel.net
    1 May 2006
    Overall 8
    8.4
    Design 8
    8.2
    Features 8
    8.4
    Picture quality 9
    8.9
     

    The Stylus series of Olympus cameras is composed of cameras designed to be moisture and humidity-proof. But with the arrival of the Stylus 720 SW (called Mju 720 SW in Europe), Olympus introduces a waterproof camera, and adds shock protection. Read more

  3. Olympus Stylus 720 SW

    Reviewer: Imaging Resource
    24 October 2006

    Olympus takes photography to more locations in more conditions than ever before with the Stylus 720 SW, a portable camera that is both Shock and Water resistant. While we're crazy about this capability and the external design and build of the 720 SW, image quality is somewhat lacking when compared to other 7 megapixel cameras on the market, with muted color and a noisy texture to solid colors. The good side is that few shooters actually use resolution this high, even... Read more

  4. Olympus Stylus 720SW

    Reviewer: Digital Photography Interface
    7 September 2009

    Waterproof and shockproof, the Olympus Stylus 720SW has 7 megapixels, a large 2.5 inch LCD and an internal 3x lens. The Stylus 720SW is the first digital camera to be shockproof - surviving drops of up to 1.5 m. There are pros and cons of this camera. The LCD resolution is on the low side but visibility (not sharpness) is okay. Being waterproof and shockproof, Olympus had to make some sacrifices by using an internal lens. Thus leading to no optical image stabilization... Read more

  5. Olympus Stylus 720 SW

    Reviewer: CNET
    18 May 2006
    Overall 6
    6.0
    Design 6
    6.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 7
    7.0
    Picture quality 7
    7.0
     

    The bottom line: For those who need a tough, waterproof, and ultracompact digital camera, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW's strengths outweigh some frustrating usability issues. Read more

  1. "I almost didn?t buy this camera because of the reviews. I?m glad I did."

    Reviewer: CNET
    24 August 2006
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    I?m an avid photographer with high end SLR?s and Digital SLR?s. Just Before going on a trip to Maine, I lost my Sony T7 and needed a replacement. The T7 was a great camera but it?s underwater housing was a pain to work with. So, I decided to by an underwater camera. With all the poor reviews out there I almost decided to go back to the T7. I?m glad I took the leap. This camera takes GREAT shots. I purchased a 1GB memory card for it and it holds tons of photos. The... Read more

  2. Good all purpose camera

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    24 June 2008

    I got this a year ago (Oct 06) from cruise ship while on vacation. My previous camera was also an Olympus but only water resistant (we had an underwater case for snorkeling)...then we saw the 720 while on the ship and that it is water proof. We bought it and snorkled the whole cruise with it and no problems! Once we are done using it in the ocean we put it in a fresh water sink for about 30 min. We really liked the pictures. Its great where its so small I can carry in... Read more

  3. Great Camera!

    Reviewer: Newegg
    21 August 2007
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Great Pictures! In water and out! Very happy, I've used it at the beach and pool, every where! Olympus states you should have the seals replace every year. Read more

  4. Great camera, great Olympus customer service

    Reviewer: ellen "slkskdjjddkd", Amazon
    7 October 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    My husband uses this camera while fishing, and it takes surprisingly good pictures! I own a Nikon SLR, but I don't want to use my camera in the boat or kayak due to the possibility of water damage, so I use this camera often as well. I have really been pleased with the quality of the pictures. They are really sharp -- easily the sharpest and highest quality photos I have seen out of the 4 different digital point and shoot cameras we have owned (the others being a Nikon... Read more

  5. I love it!

    Reviewer: Epinions
    24 June 2008
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    I got this while on a cruise last year. We had another Olympus but needed and underwater case for snorkeling. When we saw the 720 we weren't sure but the ship said if we damaged it while on the cruise they would take it back. We snorkeled with it, climbed a water fall, shopped with it and it took great pictures. Its so small I stuck it in my pocket, for quick convient easy access. I love the large screen. It makes it easier to see images underwater. There are lots of... Read more

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