Olympus Stylus 840, 1010, 1020 update Stylus lineup

With the release of the Stylus 840, Stylus 1010, and Stylus 1020, Olympus brings Dual Image Stabilization and sharp 2.7-inch LCDs to their Stylus line of premium compact cameras.

All three new models feature sensor-shift image stabilization in addition to ISO boost functionality. The 8.0 megapixel, 5x zoom Stylus 840 and 10.1 megapixel, 7x zoom Stylus 1010 and 1020 all use Olympus’s TruePic III image processor – developed for the company’s DSLRs – which promises improved high-ISO performance and better color reproduction.

Each model comes in several high-style body colors with illuminated buttons, and features the latest soft features (including dual-mode face detection, in-camera panorama when using an xD-Picture Card, and Olympus’s somewhat cryptic Perfect Shot Preview). The Stylus 1020 adds a premium glossy finish not seen in the other models, as well as an improved HyperCrystal II LCD.

The new Stylus models also sport Olympus’s Shadow Adjustment Technology, which optimizes dynamic range to prevent loss of shadow detail in high-contrast shooting situations. Unlike some implementations, the approach compensates shots in real time while in shooting mode, meaning the effects are visible on-screen.

While Olympus has been the lone hold-out for xD-only memory support, the new Stylus models come equipped with an adapter allowing users to choose the more common microSD format as well.

The Olympus Stylus 840 will be available this month, with the 1010 and 1020 following in March. Estimated street prices are $249.99 for the 840, $299.99 for the 1010, and $349.99 for the 1020.

Olympus Stylus 840 specifications:

Sensor	8.0 megapixel, 1/2.35" CCD
Zoom	5x (36-180mm) zoom, f/3.3-5.0
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7", 230K-pixel HyperCrystal LCD with Backlight Boost
Sensitivity	ISO 64-1600
Shutter Speed	4-1/2000 seconds
Shooting Modes	Auto, Program, Sensor-Shift Stabilization, Scene, Movie
Scene Presets	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape-Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2, Beach & Snow, Pre-Capture Movie
White Balance Settings	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash
Metering Modes	Digital ESP, Spot, Face Detection AE
Focus Modes	iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Macro, Super Macro
Drive Modes	Normal, High Speed
Flash Modes	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Forced Off
Self Timer Settings	12 seconds, Off
Memory Formats	xD-Picture Card, microSD (with supplied adapter)
Internal Memory	14.8 MB
File Formats	JPEG, Motion JPEG
Max. Image Size	3248×2436
Max. Video Size	640×480, 30 fps
Zoom During Video	Not Specified
Battery	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Connections	USB 2.0, AV output
Additional Features	Dual Image Stabilization, TruePic III processor, Face Detection, Perfect Shot Preview, Shadow Adjustment Technology, In-Camera Panorama

Olympus Stylus 1010/1020 specifications:

Sensor	10.1 megapixel, 1/2.33" CCD
Zoom	7x (37-260mm) zoom, f/3.5-5.3
LCD/Viewfinder	2.7", 230K-pixel HyperCrystal LCD with Backlight Boost (Stylus 1010); 2.7", 230K-pixel HyperCrystal II LCD with Backlight Boost (Stylus 1020)
Sensitivity	ISO 80-1600
Shutter Speed	4-1/2000 seconds
Shooting Modes	Auto, Program, Sensor-Shift Stabilization, Scene, Movie
Scene Presets	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape-Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select 1, Shoot & Select 2, Beach & Snow, Pre-Capture Movie, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro
White Balance Settings	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash
Metering Modes	Digital ESP, Spot, Face Detection AE
Focus Modes	iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, Macro, Super Macro
Drive Modes	Normal, High Speed
Flash Modes	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill, Forced Off
Self Timer Settings	12 seconds, Off
Memory Formats	xD-Picture Card, microSD (with supplied adapter)
Internal Memory	14.7 MB
File Formats	JPEG, Motion JPEG
Max. Image Size	3648×2736
Max. Video Size	640×480, 30 fps
Zoom During Video	Not Specified
Battery	Lithium-ion rechargeable, 925 mAh
Connections	USB 2.0, AV output
Additional Features	Dual Image Stabilization, TruePic III processor, Face Detection, Perfect Shot Preview, Shadow Adjustment Technology, In-Camera Panorama