Olympus µ[MJU:] 850 SW - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Olympus MJU 850 SW digital camera is both waterproof and shockproof. It is available in 3 different colours and is also small enough to slip into a pocket. This is one of the few digital cameras you can take to the beach and use around the pool ...

Pros: Waterproof and shockproof - looks good

Cons: Picture quality could be better

Verdict: This is a waterproof and shockproof camera. Picture quality may not be top drawer, but this is a fun camera you can take more or less anywhere with you. I also like the design.

Review summary: Image quality is pretty good, with very natural yet lively colour rendition in Standard mode

Pros: Excellent build quality ; Decent image quality ; Great underwater capabilities

Cons: Below par handling ; Pictures not very sharp

Verdict: It handled life in the freezer equally easily, living up to Olympus's 'freezeproof' claims. In the pool, however, things proved a little more tricky. Metering was a rather hit and miss affair and best results were only obtained very close up using flash

Review summary: olympus tough lite 850sw review: With its shocking pink design, you won't miss the 850SW. With its shockproof, waterproof and snow proof casing, you're not likely to accidentally destroy it either.

Pros: Robust design, Incredibly Pink. Or Silver. Or Black., Lots of preset modes

Cons: Very small controls, Restricted to xD Picture-Card, Only 3x Optical Zoom

Verdict: With its shocking pink design, you won't miss the 850SW. With its shockproof, waterproof and snow proof casing, you're not likely to accidentally destroy it either.

Review summary: The Olympus Stylus 850 SW (announced 22 Jamuary 2008) is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with 3x optical zoom (38mm - 114mm). The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people want a tough camera. It has a rugged metal body with shock ...

Pros: Shockproof, waterproof, snow-proof, speedy, sharp images, lots of features

Cons: Some colour issues, slow burst mode

Verdict: Another great tough model from Olympus, the Tough 850SW only improves on its predecessor in a few small ways but it is still one of the best options if you're after a camera that can take a little more grief than normal.