Olympus µ[MJU:] 1050 SW - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Olympus, creator of the Stylus SW series - the toughest compact digital cameras on the planet - innovates again with a whole new way for consumers to take control and tap into worry-free fun: Tap Control. While other digital cameras may use touch ...

Review summary: Designed for adventurers users worldwide, Olympus has unleashed the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1050 SW. Durable enough to stand up to an "on the go" lifestyle, the metal body and shock-absorbing construction allow the camera to withstand up to a 5 foot ...

Verdict: The Stylus 1050 SW performs as well underwater as it does on land because its lightweight, metal exterior is matched with interior rubber gaskets and O-rings to seal out the elements. It can be fully submerged to capture beautiful images down to 10 ...

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 1050SW is also known as the Olympus mju 1050SW, depending on where you live. I'll be using the Stylus name here like I've always been doing, for consistency's sake

Pros: Rugged design: waterproof, drop proof and freezeproof ; LED illuminator is useful for macros/in low-light ; Tap Control is useful ; Usable/viewable LCD screen ; Perfect Shot Preview, Shadow Adjustment and playback edit tools ; Decent image quality ...

Cons: No manual controls ; Lacks optical image stabilization ; Tiny, cluttered buttons on the back ; Below average battery life ; Poor low-light performance; no long exposure mode ; Paltry frame rate for burst mode

Verdict: The waterproof, drop proof and freezeproof Olympus Stylus 1050SW is a decent addition to Olympus' rugged line of cameras. Over its siblings, the Stylus 1050SW actually offers nothing out of the blue (besides Tap Control), revolutionary or different… ...

Review summary: From the rough ‘n' tumble school of pocket shooters, the

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 1050 SW is a 10.1 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera with an internal 3x optical zoom lens. It is designed to perform well while surviving the elements with a shockproof, waterproof, and freezeproof body. The Stylus 1050 SW ...

Verdict: Center Valley, Pa., August 25, 2008 - Olympus, creator of the Stylus SW series - the toughest compact digital cameras on the planet - innovates again with a whole new way for consumers to take control and tap into worry-free fun: Tap Control. While ...