Olympus mju 1030SW review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Mark Harris

Reviewed on: 21 May 2008

Tags: Olympus, Olympus mju 1030SW, lens, waterproof, menu system

We like:

Bomb-proof build; great screen and lens; fine 10-megapixel pictures

We don't like:

Average focusing and detail; aggressive styling

You might also need:

If you're in the wild, you're probably away from a charger, too. You can pick up an own-brand version of Olympus's LI-50B battery for about £10, or an original one for twice that

CNET UK judgement:

Remember when electronic kit was easy to use and built to last? Those days are back -- the diamond-tough 1030SW takes good photos, thrives on rough treatment and offers competent point-and-shoot operation. Drop it, kick it, freeze it, splash it -- this camera can take it all and keeps on shooting

Full review:

If the Olympus SW shockproof and waterproof cameras are the go-anywhere paratroopers of the camera world, this flexible top-end 10-megapixel model is Special Forces: it can be dropped from higher, sunk lower and crushed by heavier loads than any other snapper on the market. The mju 1030SW is available now for around £250. Continue Reading...