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Olympus Stylus 740 digital camera

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:25:42 +0000

Next up in the Mju (Stylus) series of metal-bodied weatherproof compacts are two new models sporting more powerful 5x optical zoom lenses; the Mju 740 and Mju 750. The latter also boasts a CCD-shift image stabilization system. Both have 7.1 megapixel CCDs and Bright Capture technology offering sensitivity up to ISO 1600.

Olympus Stylus 740 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$368.36
Also known as	Olympus mju 740 Digital
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.3 ” (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
Pixel density	25 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, (1600 with limitations)
Zoom wide (W)	36 mm
Zoom tele (T)	180 mm (5 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	70 cm
Macro focus range	3 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.3 – F5.0
Min shutter	4 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.8 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	ESP multi-pattern, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 3.5 / 0.9 fps
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 15 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	17 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Standard, High, Super High
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	215,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	160 g (5.6 oz)
Dimensions	96 x 54 x 24 mm (3.8 x 2.1 x 0.9 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Olympus Stylus 750 digital camera

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 07:03:01 +0000

Olympus Stylus 750 digital camera specifications:

Format	Ultra Compact
Price (street)	$311.21
Also known as	Olympus mju 750 Digital
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.3 ” (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²)
Pixel density	25 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, (1600 with limitations)
Zoom wide (W)	36 mm
Zoom tele (T)	180 mm (5 x)
Digital zoom	Yes
Image stabilization	Yes, Sensor shift
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range	70 cm
Macro focus range	3 cm
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.3 – F5.0
Min shutter	4 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.8 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	ESP multi-pattern, Spot
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes, 3.5 / 0.9 fps
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 15 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	17 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Standard, High, Super High
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	215,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	170 g (6 oz)
Dimensions	96 x 54 x 24 mm (3.8 x 2.1 x 0.9 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Olympus SP-510 UZ

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:46:11 +0000

Oympus has announced a raft of new models in its FE, Mju (Stylus) and SP ranges. First up is the replacement for the SP-500UZ, the SP-510UZ. Aside from a silver paint job there’s a resolution increase to 7 million pixels, and several enhancements, including sensitivity up to ISO 4000 (1600 at full resolution).

Olympus SP-510 UZ digital camera specifications:

Format	SLR-like
Price (street)
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	3072 x 2304
Low resolution	2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.4 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, (2500 / 4000 with limitations)
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	380 mm (10 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 5x
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range	60 cm
Macro focus range	3 cm
White balance override	5 positions, plus manual
Aperture range	F2.8 – F3.7
Min shutter	15 sec
Max shutter	1/1000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes, pop-up
Flash range	4.5 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2, External
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	ESP multi-pattern, Center-Weighted, Spot
Aperture priority	Yes
Shutter priority	Yes
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	Unknown
Continuous Drive	Yes, 1.7 fps, 3 images
Movie Clips	Yes, 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 15/30 fps
Remote control	Unknown
Self-timer	Yes
Timelapse recording	Yes
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	Unknown
Uncompressed format	Yes, RAW
Quality Levels	Standard, High, Super High
Viewfinder	Electronic
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	115,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	AA (4) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (inc. batteries)	410 g (14.5 oz)
Dimensions	106 x 75 x 70 mm (4.2 x 3 x 2.8 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Olympus FE-170

admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:29:06 +0000

Last but not least we have the Olympus FE-170 and FE-180, a pair of ‘no-nonsense’ budget models with 6.0 million pixel CCDs, 3x zoom lenses and, in the case of the FE-180, a top sensitivity of ISO 1000. The other differences are minor, and to be honest inexplicable unless Olympus intends them to be sold through different channels.

Olympus FE-170 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$199.32
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2816 x 2112
Low resolution	2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Effective pixels	6.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	6.2 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	24 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	Auto (64 – 400)
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4 x
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.1 – F5.9
Min shutter	1/2 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	3.3 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	ESP multi-pattern
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	Yes, 320 x 240, 15 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	10 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Standard, High, Super High
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	154,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (inc. batteries)	175 g (6.2 oz)
Dimensions	90 x 63 x 31 mm (3.5 x 2.5 x 1.2 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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Olympus FE-190

admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 09:22:05 +0000

The second ‘entry level’ FE model is the slim, metal-bodied FE-190, a 6.0 megapixel compact with 3x zoom and 2.5-inch LCD screen. Although there’s no mention of ‘Bright Capture’ the FE-190 still offers a respectable top sensitivity of ISO 1000 at full resolution.

Olympus FE-190 digital camera specifications:

Format	Compact
Price (street)	$266.99
Also known as
Release Status
Max resolution	2816 x 2112
Low resolution	2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h	4:3
Effective pixels	6.0 million
Sensor photo detectors	6.2 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 ” (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Pixel density	24 MP/cm²
Sensor type	CCD
Sensor manufacturer	Unknown
ISO rating	Auto (80 – 1000)
Zoom wide (W)	38 mm
Zoom tele (T)	114 mm (3 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4 x
Image stabilization	No
Auto Focus	TTL
Manual Focus	No
Normal focus range
Macro focus range
White balance override	5 positions
Aperture range	F3.1 – F5.9
Min shutter	1/2 sec
Max shutter	1/2000 sec
Built-in Flash	Yes
Flash range	2.7 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, Red-Eye, Forced, Off, Slow 1&2
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Metering	ESP multi-pattern
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Focal length multiplier
Lens thread	No
Continuous Drive	Yes
Movie Clips	Yes, 320 x 240, 30 fps
Remote control	No
Self-timer	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
Orientation sensor	No
Storage types	xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage included	22 MB Internal
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Standard, High, Super High
Viewfinder	None
LCD	2.5 “
LCD Dots	110,000
Live View	No
USB	USB 1.0 (1.5Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Environmentally sealed	No
Battery	Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Weight (inc. batteries)	150 g (5.3 oz)
Dimensions	91 x 59 x 19 mm (3.6 x 2.3 x 0.7 in)
Notes
Resolution Chart
Colour Patches

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