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Olympus mju 720 SW / Stylus 720 SW

7.1 megapixels, first seen: 20 April 2006

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  • User Score (90)
    8.1 8.1 from 90 reviewers
  • Expert Score (25)
    6.8 6.8 from 25 reviewers
  • Design (6)
    5.9 5.9 from 6 reviewers
  • Value for money (5)
    5.7 5.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Features (10)
    6.2 6.2 from 10 reviewers
  • Ease of use (5)
    5.9 5.9 from 5 reviewers
  • Performance (3)
    6.4 6.4 from 3 reviewers
  • Picture quality (14)
    5.6 5.6 from 14 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • lcd resolution is low, music with slide show, available light modes iso, easy menu system, nice features
  • badly placed lens, sand creates challenges, too much shutter lag, focus poor, easily scratched screen

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
  • Maximum Aperture
    Wide: F3.5; Tele: F5.0
  • Display
    2.5" (6.4cm) Color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels
  • Focus System
    CCD Contrast Detection
  • Focus Range (from lens surface)
    Normal mode: 19.7" - infinity (0.5m - infinity)
  • Focus Mode
    iESP Auto, Spot AF

Release Date

  • First seen
    20 April 2006

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  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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Olympus mju 720 SW

    Reviewer: What Digital Camera
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 9
    8.6
    Design 9
    8.5
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 9
    8.5
     

    There are very few cameras you’d feel confident about giving to a child on the beach to take pictures with and return it unharmed. This is definitely one of them, and it takes lovely shoots to boot. Read more

  1. used it under water for scuba. incredible

    Reviewer: aces, Digital Camera Review
    23 October 2008
    Overall 7
    7.0
     

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  2. "Peace of mind with water and shock features, however 2 problems with shutter defects."

    Reviewer: CNET
    20 August 2008
    Overall 5
    5.0
     

    My opinion on this device is still open, it does not fall into the "lemon" category yet, as the pros (previously stated) outweigh the cons and the customer service on one of two returns for the shutter defect was good (no questions or costs). 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. Keep Looking!

    Reviewer: Shopzilla
    26 July 2006
    Overall 4
    4.0
     

    I have an older Olympus Cammedia 3000 and wanted to upgrade to something more compact. I chose the Olympus 720 SW but am very disappointed in the image quality when taking pictures of people...not nearly as good as my older camera with half the mega... Read more

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