Olympus Stylus 1030SW Digital Camera
Scuba divers, mountain climbers and adventurers worldwide will love the 10.1-megapixel Stylus 1030 SW, the toughest point-and-shoot camera in the world. This shockproof, waterproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof model builds on the Olympus Stylus SW series


reputation of delivering amazing images while enduring extreme expeditions and everyday adventures, including life with kids. Even more durable than its predecessors — it can withstand a drop from 6.6 feet — the camera has also been pumping up its power with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD screen and digital imaging advances, including Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, and a TruePic III image processor to capture rich, vibrant detail with every shot.

Olympus Stylus 1030SW Professional Reviews

digitalcamerareview reviewed the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW and gave out ”The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW definitely has the rugged qualities needed to fulfill its mission. If you need a waterproof, shockproof, coldproof, and crush-proof camera, it absolutely fits the bill and it even looks good doing it. Operationally, the camera works well and operates quickly, but could have better battery life and an easier user interface.”

• trustedreviews reviewed the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW and gave out”For those possessed of an adventurous spirit, such as skiers, gap year backpackers or snorkelling enthusiasts, the Olympus mju 1030 SW could be the answer to their dreams. The build of this camera is fantastic and a remarkable feat of engineering in what is usually a delicate electronic instrument.The image quality lets it down a little, but compromises must be made somewhere, and I imagine this is an area sacrificed for the convenience of robustness. That said, if you are climbing a mountain, for example, it’s better to have a tough camera that takes average pictures than a perfect camera that’s broken.”

Laptopmag Reviewed the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW and gave out”You don’t have to climb Mt. Olympus to appreciate the 1030 SW. Its durability and ability to capture sharp photos in a wide variety of shooting conditions makes it a versatile camera for travelers and thrill-seekers alike.”

StevesDigicams reviewed the Olympus Stylus 1030 SW and gave out”The Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is a great camera for an active and adventurous person or someone looking for a waterproof model. The combination of style, durability, performance and quality make this an excellent choice if you are in the market for a 10-megapixel compact camera of any type. With a MSRP of US$399.99 the 1030 SW offers an excellent value for the versatility and features provided. If you would like to see some more cameras with similar abilities, check the Stylus 770 SW or the Sanyo E1 .”

Olympus Stylus 1030SW Customer Reviews

By K. Howard (Honolulu, HI USA)
I received this camera a few days ago and have been putting it through it’s paces. I live in Hawaii, so have been using it while at the beach and free diving. For me, this is an ideal point and shoot camera.I feel that the image quality is great. I may not have a very good eye to judge this, but my experience says that most cameras produce good images when used correctly. Poor images are more due to the user than the camera. I was impressed with the menu controls and how much explanation is on the camera itself (I especially like the on camera guide). Compared to my other cameras (Canon SD600 and Sony DCR-PC350 video camera with 3 MP still support) the menu system is much improved and easier to use. This is my first Olympus camera, so I can’t compare it too prior models. I really like how I can use the full auto feature for simplicity, but the camera can guide me through more detailed situations using either the scene menu or the guide.

Physically, I was impressed with this camera. It is rather heavy, but feels very solid. For the first time, I feel like I can take a camera anywhere with little worries. I already dropped it on a hike in some mud and just pored some water on it and kept shooting. This, to me, is well worth the slight price premium for this camera. I simply couldn’t get these pictures before without an expensive housing. The dial on the back of the camera is difficult to use, but a minor inconvenience.

I was rather impressed with the in camera panoramic function. If you take your time, it can give you good results.

By Petey (Boston, MA)
I bought the green Olympus Stylus 1030SW after losing a 770SW that I had for 6 months. Yes, its crush proof, ice proof, heat proof, drop proof and water proof but not loss proof!

It seems Olympus have fixed all the bits I did not like about the previous model. The fidgety controls and menu system are now much easier to use. The spec has been significantly upgraded with the widescreen lense (not so wide that you notice a huge different but nice all the same), 3.6x zoom and much better video capabilities as well as the ability to take 10MP shots. There is a huge array of scene modes for every possible need with a helpful multi multi-devided screen view for trying out different ISO settings.

From 3 days of playing with it I really like what I see, its very rugged although i would have liked a viewfinder for those moments in the wilderness where the battery is dying or sun is shining on the LCD. The green model is much nicer in reality then it looks online (British Racing Green is the color-name in the UK FYI). It comes with a helpful MASD connector so if you have a microSD card lying about, it will fit the xD style adaptor and fit in the camera. So far it hasnt slowed the camera down at all. I cant wait to get it out kayaking or skiing some day to really put it to the test.

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