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Review summary: The Olympus MJU 1050SW is a 10 megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens. It is waterproof to a depth of 3m, shockproof to a height of 1.5m and freezeproof to -10 degrees centigrade. This makes the MJU 1050SW a good choice for a family or ...

Pros: Waterproof - shockproof

Cons: Can be very slow to respond

Verdict: This is a tough, robust digital camera. It is waterproof and shockproof, as well as being freezeproof to -10 degrees centigrade. When it comes to picture quality the MJU 1050SW can handle most snapshot situations. This camera is well worth checking ...

Review summary: Olympus Mju 1050 SW Gold : Who ever said that toughness and elegance are mutually exclusive? With the release of the Champagne Gold version of the Olympus Mju 1050 SW, Olympus lays all such doubts to rest. This stylishly designed camera not only looks ...

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 1050SW lives for moderate danger; it is water, shock and freezeproof, so it can stand up to the rigors of a trip to the beach or an adventure in the snowy wastelands. And we found the camera to be easy to use, with the new tap ...

Pros: - Water, shock, and freeze proof - Tap control works well - Fits well in the hand

Cons: - Zoom control is poorly located, making the camera slip when used - No manual controls - No shutter- or aperture- priority mode - Screen is a little grainy

Verdict: If you are the sort of person who likes to visit moderately dangerous places, the Stylus 1050SW is worth considering. It is water, shock and freezeproof, so it should stand up to shallow water, drops and chilly weather. But the 1030SW may be a better ...

Pros: 3m waterproof and 1.5m shockproof, can survive in low temperatures, tap controls

Cons: Lots of chromatic aberration, extremely slow shot-to-shot and burst modes

Verdict: Unfortunately the Tough 1050SW is a bit of a step backwards in the otherwise excellent tough series. Its extreme levels of haloing are problematic and the overall performance is downright slow. The tap control system is pretty innovative, however, and ...

Review summary: Olympus announces the 10.1 megapixel, 3x optical zoom Stylus / µ 1050 SW, a robust digital camera that you may drop, wash or shoot it in below-freezing temperatures; shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 3m and freezeproof to -10°C. A newly-developed TAP ...