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Typical price: £221
What is it: Ultracompact 7.1-megapixel weatherproof camera
What we think: For those who need a tough, waterproof and ultracompact digital camera, its strengths outweigh some frustrating usability issues
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Olympus u [mju:] 720 SW Review
Reviewed on: 31 May 2006
The Olympus µ 720 SW's combination of resolution and waterproof durability are, to date, unparalleled for a camera of this size and class. For adventurous types, those benefits will probably outweigh issues with usability and middling indoor image quality.
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Additional editing by Kate Macefield
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