Olympus Stylus 760 and Stylus 770 SW Digital Cameras Announced

Today, Olympus has announced two additions to its Stylus line of digital cameras. The weatherproof Olympus Stylus 760 offers 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5 inch LCD and dual image stabilization. The Olympus Stylus 770 SW is shockproof, waterproof (now to 33 feet), and crushproof with a 7.1 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom, 2.5 inch LCD and LED illuminator. The Stylus 760 will be available in February for $249 and the Stylus 770SW will be available in March for $379.

Stylus 760

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• 7.1 megapixels
• 3x optical zoom
• 2.5 inch, 230K pixel, wide viewing angle LCD
• weatherproof
• dual image stabilization (sensor shift and high ISO digital image stabililization)
• TruePic Turbo processor
• Ultra-slim body (less than 1 inch thick)
• 18MB internal memory, xD-Picture Card slot
• LCD brightness boost button provides quick access
• Bright Capture technology
• 26 shooting modes, include VGA movie mode (640×480) at 15fps
• Built in help guide
• Available underwater housing

Stylus 770 SW

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• 7.1 megapixels
• 3x optical zoom
• Shockproof (designed to withstand 5 foot drops)
• Waterproof (improved down to 33 feet)
• Built-in manometer to measure water depth or altitude – records data to image file
• Water repelling coating on lens
• Crushproof – can handle weight of 220 pounds
• 2.5 inch, 230K pixel, wide viewing angle LCD
• Digital image stabilization
• TruePic Turbo processor
• Ultra-slim body (0.8 inches thick)
• LED illuminator used for focus assist and illumination during macro shots
• 18MB internal memory, xD-Picture Card slot
• LCD brightness boost button provides quick access
• Bright Capture technology
• 27 shooting modes, include VGA movie mode (640×480) at 15fps
• Available underwater housing