Olympus µ[MJU:] 1030 SW - Expert Reviews

Review summary: At first glance, the Olympus Stylus 1030SW ($399) looks like just another ultra-compact camera, albeit a very well constructed one. As it turns out, the 1030SW is anything but ordinary -- it's "everything-proof". That means waterproof (to 10 m), ...

Pros: Good exposure and color ; Ultra-rugged, "everything-proof" body ; Wide-angle, 28 - 102 mm lens ; Snappy performance ; Large, sharp 2.7" LCD display with good low light visibility ; Tons of scene modes ; Handy Shadow Adjustment and Perfect Shot Preview ...

Cons: Soft images with heavy noise reduction and substantial blurring around the edges of the frame ; Redeye a problem (but at least you can remove it later) ; Lens is on the "slow" side ; No manual controls ; Poor white balance performance in the studio ...

Verdict: The Stylus 1030SW is known as the (mju) 1030SW in some countries

Review summary: We get our hands on Olympus's newest additions to the mju range, including one with a 7x optical zoom and one waterproof to 10 metres.

Verdict: Both models have the same screen specifications – a 2.7in LCD with 230,000 pixels. Both screens are bright and reproduce colours well, although when panning the action tended to get blurry – these may not be the cameras you need for sporting events

Review summary: Olympus has taken things to extremes with the Mju 1030 SW. It isn't just rugged - it's super-sexy

Pros: Almost unbreakable. Stylish. Simple to use

Cons: No image stabiliser. Noisy high-ISO shots

Review summary: The Stylus 1030 SW is one tough camera. The Shockproof, Waterproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof design gives active people the confidence to take this camera anywhere and shoot in nearly any condition. Plus, the wide-angle lens lets users capture more ...

Pros: Rugged and waterproof. Takes underwater pictures and video. Terrific image quality

Cons: Significant shutter lag and long recycle times between shots. Uses xD-Picture Cards, which are limited to 2GB storage. (Can use microSD cards too but requires an adapter to do so.) ; Watch the Olympus Stylus 1030SW Video Review

Verdict: Not yet reviewed by editors.

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The Olympus µ 1030SW is one of the most interesting compact cameras of recent years. The camera combines good photographic performance with physical endurance in a variety of everyday situations. It is water resistant as well as shock or drop ...