Olympus µ[MJU] 700

Résumé : The Mju 700 feels more like plastic than metal, but at least it slips neatly into your pocket

Points forts : 7Mp resolution helps with zoom

Points faibles : Image quality not the best

Conclusion : In solus, the Mju 700's high resolution and easily pocketable nature make it appealing, but it's outgunned by classier cameras

Résumé : Olympus' answer to increasingly small cameras is to make their line of compact cameras even more compact. And here it is. The Stylus 710 has 7 megapixels, a 2.5 inch LCD, 3x optical zoom and a weatherproof body. However, it has no manual controls and ...

Points forts : 7 megapixels in an all-weather body ; Large LCD with good visibility ; Fast performance - until the buffer fills ; A great big collection of scene modes ; Camera guide and help

Points faibles : No manual controls ; Slow lens (Aperture range one of the worst I've ever seen) ; Low resolution LCD ; Sub-standard low-light focusing ; Slow (for "normal" mode) and limited continuous shooting ; No real optical image stabilization ; Not-even-close 8 ...

Conclusion : The Stylus 710 has 7 megapixels in a stylish and somewhat sturdy all-weather body which resists scratches. Though it has nice things like a large LCD with good visibility, there always seems to be a downside to every positive thing on the Stylus 710. ...

Points forts : High ISO sensitivity offers more flexibility in low light ; captures fast action shots

Points faibles : Poor image quality ; mediocre performance ; no manual controls ; LCD washes out in bright light

Conclusion : Despite the attraction of a weather-resistant body, the Olympus Stylus 710 falls short with disappointing performance and overprocessed images.

Résumé : If you've ever sat through a graduation in the rain, you know that life's memorable moments don't wait for the sun. At times like that, a camera that can handle the elements sure comes in handy. Though the Olympus Stylus 710's gasketed body fills the ...

Points forts : Great burst mode, Sharp pictures, Low noise

Points faibles : Colours not spot on

Conclusion : If you need a powerful sensor in a small body, or take a lot of photography in fast moving situations, the MJU 700 is probably for you.