Typical price: £190
What is it: Waterproof, shockproof 7-megapixel compact camera
What we think: A respectable compact, but its tough qualities bump up the price
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 26 September 2007
Tags: Olympus, Olympus mju 790 SW, optical zoom, motion blur, prints
We like:
Toughness; respectable picture quality; user-friendly guide function
We don't like:
Subpar screen; meagre macro
You might also need:
Waterproof case for deeper diving
CNET UK judgement:
The Olympus mju 790 looks good, handles well and takes respectable quality images. A poor screen is the only real let-down, but you're paying a premium for the waterproof, shockproof, even freezeproof ruggedness
Full review:
The Olympus mju 790 SW is a compact that loves the active life. It replaces the waterproof, shockproof mju 770 and smoothes out that camera's tank-like styling while keeping the robust character. With 7.1 megapixels, the usual 3x zoom and average-sized screen at an above-average £190, Olympus hopes the mju 790 SW will be tough enough to shoulder aside the glut of similarly specced compacts. Continue Reading...
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