Olympus u [mju:] 770 SW review

Typical price: £239

What is it: Compact 7.1-megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom

What we think: It might not produce perfect images, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a compact camera as tough as this one

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Reviewed by: Philip Ryan

Reviewed on: 15 March 2007

Tags: Olympus, Olympus u [mju:] 770 SW, lens, mode button, prints

We like:

Camera is waterproof to 10m; shock resistant to short drops and mild impact

We don't like:

No manual exposure controls; slightly soft images

CNET UK judgement:

Olympus' mju 770 SW might not produce perfect images, but you'd be hard-pressed to find a compact camera as tough as this one

Full review:

There aren't many waterproof compact cameras out there, let alone ones made to survive drops of up to 1.5m. Olympus designed its 7.1-megapixel mju 770 SW to do just that, providing real competition for Pentax's waterproof Optio W30. Continue Reading...

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