Olympus µ[MJU:] 840 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: 8-megapixel stylish compact with Super Macro capabilities

Verdict: The Olympus μ840 is a back to basics camera. If you're after a gadget with plenty of revolutionary features then this isn't really for you. However, if you appreciate a camera that makes shooting straightforward and fuss-free then this is a good option

Review summary: Matt Grayson takes a look at the pink version of the Olympus Mju 840 digital compact. A camera full of features including a shiny screen on the back for checking his lipp

Pros: Good build, Great macro capability, Fast start up time

Cons: Loss of weatherproofing, Inappropriate landscape aperture, Lack of differences between cameras in range

Verdict: Ranges of cameras generally differ from one another in significant ways so that they appeal to a wider audience. Where one camera may have a great lens and metal body, another may have a standard lens and large zoom. This range of Mju are so similar it's

Review summary: Designed primarily for snapshooters, the Olympus Mju 840 is affordably priced and comes in black and silver with a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD. It features the traditional Mju slimline design and sports an 8-megapixel CCD imager and 5x optical zoom lens. Th

Pros: Design - ease of use

Cons: Lowlight without flash

Verdict: The MJU 840 may not be the perfect digital camera, but it does a decent job on the whole. It is easy to use and I found it took bright, colourful snapshots. This camera is part of the Olympus weatherproof range.