Olympus Mju 790 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: We're no strangers to gadget beat downs - in fact, we think they build character. But Olympus only fed the flame when they shipped us the 790 SW. This update of the ultra-rugged 770 SW we reviewed back in June has a lot in common with its predecessor. ...

Pros: Slick design and tight frame. Built to military and industrial spec for dust, and liquid immersion. 5 foot drops onto concrete don't even begin to phase the device. 2.5-inch LCD screen is both resistant to freezing and viewable in sunlight. Reasonably ...

Cons: Paltry 3x optical zoom. Picture quality is lacking compared to others in its class. 10 second max of 640 x 480 video is neither long, nor visually compelling. 14.7 MB of internal memory ensures the need for an xD memory card.

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 790SW is the third installment in a line of extra-durable cameras. This 7.1-megapixel camera can survive a 5-foot fall, 10 feet under water, and resist temperatures to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. It has a standard 3x lens and a large 2.5 ...

Verdict: Colors are more accurate than its predecessor, the Olympus 770SW, but that's not saying much because the 770SW performs so poorly. Skin tones have an unflattering greenish hue; the poor colors are partly a result of the inaccurate white balance system ...

Review summary: The camera can take a beating, but image quality seems to have been an afterthought when it was designed. We test cameras in our imaging labs to determine color accuracy, the effectiveness of the resolution, and the presence of signal noise from the ...

Verdict: Of the three waterproof Olympus digital cameras, the 790SW is the least expensive at $299. The others have $399 retail tags. Despite the price reduction, the image quality isn't good enough to justify the cost. Consumers are better off purchasing a ...

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 790SW is the manufacturer's third waterproof digital camera. It has common point-and-shoot specs: 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. It also aims to be trendy, as it comes in five different colors. The ...

Pros: - Swanky colors - Noise low through ISO 400 - Lots of Scene modes - Guide mode - Effects preview - Incredibly durable - Compact

Cons: - Inaccurate colors - Poor white balance - Awful in low light - Choppy or short movies - Poor resolution - Weak and spotty flash - Slow autofocus - Unimpressive 1 fps burst

Verdict: The Olympus Stylus 790SW has a lot of interesting features packed into an extremely durable body. It can survive falls, water, sandstorms, and toddlers. The 7.1-megapixel digital camera is unique in that it can go underwater without a separate housing ...

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 790SW is the manufacturer's third waterproof digital camera. It has common point-and-shoot specs: 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom lens, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen. It also aims to be trendy, as it comes in five different colors. The ...

Pros: Swanky colors ; Noise low through ISO 400 ; Lots of Scene modes ; Guide mode ; Effects preview ; Incredibly durable ; Compact

Cons: Inaccurate colors ; Poor white balance ; Awful in low light ; Choppy or short movies ; Poor resolution ; Weak and spotty flash ; Slow autofocus ; Unimpressive 1 fps burst