Compare Prices : Olympus MJU 760

Review summary: Since the 1970s and the days of Olympus's classic OM-1 35mm SLR, the company has tended to go in the opposite direction from several other manufacturers, building a lineup that emphasizes smaller and lighter.

Pros: Compact size, light weight ; Good image and color quality ; Handy, intuitive controls (once you get familiar with the Super Control Panel ; 2x sensor crop factor maximizes telephoto lens length

Cons: No image stabilization ; Small size may prove problematic for large hands ; 2x sensor crop factor detracts from wide angle lens width

Verdict: being the latest addition to a lineup that emphasizes smaller and lighter. Back then, film was the big equalizer, but today's digital cameras from different manufacturers use (generally) proprietary technology. Is Olympus still cranking out nice ...

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

Verdict: In most respects the Olympus mju 760 is a typical feature-starved budget-priced 3x zoom pocket compact, but superior build quality, stylish design, excellent low-light focusing and of course its weatherproof body set it apart from the crowd. Image ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.