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Review summary: This camera is targeted to Point-and-Shoot photographers, has 7.1MP resolution (which is more than plenty for producing very large prints), and a 3x optical zoom. AUTO and 24 Scene Modes simplify shooting, and more advanced photographers can also ...

Review summary: Looking for a camera for klutzes? If you tend to be hard on your cameras (by dropping them in a pool, for example) Olympus may have your number. The Stylus 720 SW ($400 as of 6/15/06) is the first pocket-sized digital camera I've seen (and I've seen ...

Pros: Solid metal body, minimal shutter lag Rated waterproof and shockproof

Cons: Dimly lit LCD Can't alter contrast/saturation settings

Verdict: Also, digital noise was evident in images shot at ISO 400 and higher--a common problem with point-and-shoot cameras offering high ISO settings. The 720 SW allows you to manually set its light sensitivity up to ISO 1600, though a couple of the modes- ...

Review summary: 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 ...

Review summary: The shockproof and waterproof body impresses, but what about the pictures?

Review summary: 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 Olympus ...

Pros: Waterproofing and Shock resistance make this camera ready for the real world ; Excellent design appearance ; Internal lens is protected from impact and compression damage ; High ISO images are relatively usable even at ISO 800 and 1,600 when printed ...

Cons: Full autofocus shutter response is sluggish by current standards ; Even low ISO images exhibit mushy color ; Indoor images shot with Auto White Balance are warm to the point of appearing sepia ; Chromatic aberration is high at wide angle ; Subdued ...

Verdict: As with the rest of the Stylus line, the Olympus 720 SW design is based around a weatherproof body that ensures wherever you go, your camera will go right along with you, unhindered by rain, sleet, or snow that would see most digicams left at home or ...