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
- 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 (640x480) at 15fps
- Built in help guide
- Available underwater housing
Stylus 770 SW
- 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 (640x480) at 15fps
- Available underwater housing
