Photoradar.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:20
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Ditch those kid gloves - Olympus toughens upDigital cameras have a well-earned reputation as some of the most fragile gadgets you can buy...
Whether you see the 720SW as a revolution or gimmick will depend on whether you've ever lost a digital camera to gravity, sand or water PhotoRadar rating:4User rating:00 user review(s) Print thisSharePosted by PhotoRadar on Wednesday, 15th July 2...
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shinyshiny.tv Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:37
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Im back! Did you miss me? Yes, yes, I know, you didnt even notice I was gone. While I go off for a little sulk in the corner, you can amuse yourselves with this one minute review I shot of the waterproof Olympus mju 720 (which appears to be called th...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:47
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Theres something about self-styled "shock-proof" products that makes you want to drive over them in a Land Rover. Well, in this case you neednt bother, because according to Olympus its already been done, and this military-spec snapper survived wit...
You can drop it!, You can take it in the bath!, Nice pictures too...
Tiny buttons, Confusing interface...
This is the perfect camera for lovers of the great outdoors - its tough as hell and takes decent pics.
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EISA.eu Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:49
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The Olympus µ 720 SW is a pocket camera that is designed to withstand the knocks of family use. Its shock-proof design means its body can withstand a fall from the table, up to 1.5 meters. Taking pictures underwater to a depth of up to 3 meters is als...
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techradar.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:49
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Digital cameras have a well-earned reputation as some of the most fragile gadgets you can buy.Screens crack, buttons fall off, lenses grind to a halt and just a few drops of water can kill one deader than disco. Weve seen some toughened cameras in the...
Product Summary Mju 720SW Price at launch £270 Key specs Optical Zoom 3 | Price at Launch | MPN | Weight (g) | Full spec For...
Digital cameras have a well-earned reputation as some of the most fragile gadgets you can buy.Screens crack, buttons fall off, lenses grind to a halt and just a few drops of water can kill one deader than disco. Weve seen some toughened cameras in the...
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expertreviews.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-22 23:37:01
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Olympus recent revamp to its range of compacts has resulted in a fresh take on the raft of super-slim pocket cameras featuring folded optics. With the tiny lens elements housed within the camera body, the new Mju 720 SW is one of the few shockproof an...
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Introduction When one hears about a shockproof, waterproof digital camera, one tends to think of rugged photography. It would make sense that such a product is designed for the more outgoing individual; a fit, strapping young man who takes it camping...
Some nice features, Shockproof, Waterproof...
Images could be better The Final Word Whilst this cameras pictures could be better, its superior design and rugged features are a huge boon, and for many people will make this the ideal camera. Notes # This product is no longer available directly fro...
Whilst this cameras pictures could be better, its superior design and rugged features are a huge boon, and for many people will make this the ideal camera. Notes # This product is no longer available directly from the manufacturer. It may be availabl...
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The Olympus MJU 720 is a 7.1 mega pixel, 3x optical zoom, 2.5" LCD screen and does movies with sound. The Olympus MJU 720 (Olympus MJU 720SW) is a first from Olympus with underwater capabilities up to 3 metres and shock proof up to 1.5 metres. The came...
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theglobeandmail.com Updated: 2014-03-20 05:12:32
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There might be a few of you reading this review who can recall a time when you dropped your digital camera and felt your heart stop just as the hardware hit the ground. The result couldve been anything from a scratched screen to a complete write-off...
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fhm.com.ph Updated: 2016-12-29 22:35:12
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Want a camera that can take a licking and keep on clicking? The 7.1-megapixel Mju 720 SW is the stuntman of digital cameras. It can be submerged in waters up to three meters deep, and can survive a drop of 1.5 meters. Not that we’d do any of that delibe...
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Howstuffworks.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:20
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For those photographers who tend to have "butterfingers" when it comes to using digital cameras, Olympus has given us a model that can survive short falls, the Stylus 720 SW. If youve ever dropped your digital camera -- and destroyed it in the process...
Can survive a short fall, waterproof body, good resolution, unique looking camera, ultra-compact body, zoom lens doesnt extend beyond camera body...
Price is higher than competitors, response times are only average, shutter speeds could use more variety, LCD should be sharper...
For those photographers who tend to have "butterfingers" when it comes to using digital cameras, Olympus has given us a model that can survive short falls, the Stylus 720 SW. If youve ever dropped your digital camera -- and destroyed it in the proces...
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Neocamera.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:23
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The Olympus Stylus 720sw turns out to be an average ultra-compact camera with a very rugged body. Its sturdy shockproof design allows it to be taken into more strenuous conditions than models which are simply waterproof like the Pentax Optio W10. The...
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First of all, let me just say that I’m no photography guru. I’ve taken a digital photography class, but I still don’t know too much about the subject. With that said, I’m probably not going to get as technical or in-depth as you mi...
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maclife.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:27
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You can take the Stylus 720 SW into the deep end of the pool - as long as the deep end is 10 feet or less. The Stylus 720 SW brings the term "shock and awe" to mind - the fact that it can handle the shock of a 5-foot drop is awesome. Its also a pre...
Shock- and waterproof. Excellent image quality. Strong flash.
No viewfinder. Skimpy printed manual. Annoying info overlay during image playback.
The Stylus 720 SW is a camera we easily fell in love with. Its stylish, rugged, and waterproof - perfect for rafting, climbing, skiing, or just lazing around on the beach. It takes great pictures, too. Action photos shot at twilight are difficult...
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Underwater photography is a very special experience. Youre taking pictures of things that most people never get to see at all in person and certainly not through a camera lens. Taking a camera down under to shoot sea creatures, other divers, reefs, la...
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Olympus Stylus 720 SW Digital Camera Review by Photo-JohnThe Olympus Stylus 720 SW is a super sturdy, compact digital camera designed with the active outdoor photographer in mind. It has a 7.1-megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD disp...
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When Pentax dove into the underwater point-and-shoot camera market last year with its nifty, but limited, Pentax OptioWP, I learned how much fun you could have taking underwater photos and videos. The ultracompact Olympus Stylus 720 SW builds on this...
Very good picture quality—underwater and above ground. Both waterproof and shock-resistant.
Slow recycle time. Some shutter lag. Pricey. Choppy video with tinny sound.
A very good camera for underwater shots, but it has some limitations...
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Techreviews.tv Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:35
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photoxels.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:37
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The Olympus 720 SW is also elegant in its all-metal brushed silver compact body, which is . It handles very well, and though the buttons are on the small side, they are easy to operate...
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Laptopmag.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:41
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While consumers love that digital cameras are getting increasingly smaller, when one of those sleek little models slips out of their hands and hits the ground, it’s usually history. By creating a camera that’s both shockproof and waterproof wh...
Durable construction, Slender, stylish design, Waterproof up to ten feet, Great selection of scene modes...
mdash; Pictures look soft, Excessive noise in low-light modes, Low-resolution LCD, Tiny buttons...
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There might be a few of you reading this review who can recall a time when you dropped your digital camera and felt your heart stop just as the hardware hit the ground. The result couldve been anything from a scratched screen to a complete write-off...
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I don't know what you folks out there in readerland have been doing to your cameras lately, but there seems to be a trend at the moment for making cameras that are able to withstand the kind of heavy-duty treatment previously reserved for Land Rovers and...
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When the first Olympus Stylus was introduced in 1990 it quickly became the 35mm point & shoot camera of choice for a generation of minor celebrities, edgy writers, off the beaten path travelers, slumming pro photographers, and assorted adventure junk...
Waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, compact, stylish, good noise management, and very good image quality...
Images slightly soft, no custom WB mode, slight tendency toward overexposure...
The Olympus Stylus 720 SW was designed to withstand total immersion in water, extended exposure to mist, rain, snow, sleet, rain forest style humidity, dust, and ocean spray, plus the hard knocks and occasional slips and falls associated with active l...
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Megapixel.net Updated: 2011-09-22 23:36:58
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The body, entirely metallic, receives a brushed finishing for the front section and the band around the top and bottom, while the remaining portions get a sanded finish. Three large rivets visible on the front add to the solid look of the camera. Moreo...
Good image quality outdoors, Accurate white balance, No optical distortion, Simple to use, Excellent construction, Robust, Watertight...
Monitor difficult to see under direct light, Sensitive to noise from 200 ISO up, Compression quite strong, even at the highest image quality, Slight chromatic aberration at the wide angle end...
The Stylus series of Olympus cameras is composed of cameras designed to be moisture and humidity-proof. But with the arrival of the Stylus 720 SW (called Mju 720 SW in Europe), Olympus introduces a waterproof camera, and adds shock protection. The bod...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2011-09-22 23:37:01
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This shockproof and waterproof digital camera comes from the school of hard knocks...
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DPInterface Olympus Stylus 720SW ReviewBrad Soo - May 31st, 2006 Olympus had a few nice tricks up their sleeve early this year including releasing their live view E330 and waterproof Stylus 720SW. The 720SW has 7 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom lens and...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated: 2011-09-22 23:37:06
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The Olympus 720SW takes the Stylus series to the next level of ?all-weather? designs. While the Stylus line of digital cameras is known for its practicality in inclement weather, the new 720SW can stand up to a wide variety of rough situations. The 7.1...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated: 2014-03-20 05:12:32
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On first contact with this camera you instantly know that the very stylish 720 SW is a strong camera made for more than just carrying around in a handbag and keeping in cotton wool.The stylish metal casing, which surrounds the entire body, can with...
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Olympus Stylus 720 SW This rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot offers antishake capability and high ISO settings. Looking for a camera for klutzes? If you tend to be hard on your cameras (by dropping them in a pool, for example) Olympus may have your nu...
Solid metal body, minimal shutter lag, Rated waterproof and shockproof...
Dimly lit LCD, Cant alter contrast/saturation settings...
This rugged, waterproof point-and-shoot offers antishake capability and high ISO settings.
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Olympus Stylus 720 SW Introduction As with the rest of the Stylus line, the Olympus 720 SW design is based around a weatherproof body that ensures wherever you go, your camera will go right along with you, unhindered by rain, sleet, or snow that would...
Waterproofing and Shock resistance make this camera ready for the real world Excellent design appearance Internal lens is protected from impact and compression damage High ISO images are relatively usable even at ISO 800 and 1,600 when printed at 4x6 E...
Full autofocus shutter response is sluggish by current standards Even low ISO images exhibit mushy color Indoor images shot with Auto White Balance are warm to the point of appearing sepia Chromatic aberration is high at wide angle Subdued color gives...
Olympus takes photography to more locations in more conditions than ever before with the Stylus 720 SW, a portable camera that is both Shock and Water resistant. While were crazy about this capability and the external design and build of the 720 SW, i...
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The Stylus 720 SW can withstand a 5-foot drop, shoot under water up to 10 feet, and combines light, durable body construction and shock-absorbing materials throughout the interior. The stylish and compact Stylus 720 SW offers 7.1 megapixels of resoluti...
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