Olympus MJU 760 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: It may have a budget-level price, but this weatherproof compact from Olympus is better value than most.

Review summary: Reviewer Rob Murray found a lot to like in the Olympus Stylus 760, but also at least one "glaring" issue, namely glare from the LCD monitor when shooting outdoors. The Olympus 760 is compact, ultra-stylish, slips in and out pockets easily, and takes great

Pros: Stylish, ultra-compact design, Large 2.5 inch LCD with high resolution, All-weather seals and gaskets, Optional underwater case, with special scene modes to match, 7.1 megapixels of detail, 3x optical zoom with up to 15x total zoom, Dual-mode image stabil

Cons: Image stabilization didn't seen terribly effective, No autofocus assist lamp, So-so macro mode, USB not as fast as many current cameras with USB 2.0 High-Speed connections, Green hues not very saturated, Marketing calls attention to ISO 1600 setting, but

Pros: Great design, sharp pictures, low noise, image stabilisation

Cons: Colour issues, sluggish regular burst mode

Verdict: The MJU 760 is a strong compact camera with particular appeal for beginner photographers thanks to Olympus' guide system and its intuitive interface. Combine these with good picture quality and a classy design, and have you a great product.

Review summary: The Olympus Mju 760 is a great choice if you just want a small, light, weather-resistant camera, but beware of image flaws.

Pros: Sleek, light body, Almost no lens distortion

Cons: Slightly sluggish performance, Mediocre colour reproduction