7.1 megapixels, first seen: 30 March 2006
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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