The Olympus Mju 770 SW features 'Bright Capture' technology (for low light shooting) and has a 2.5 inch LCD display. It's ISO range is up to 1600 and comes in three colors - blue, grey and brown.

Olympus Mju 770 SW Digital camera - Features

• Waterproof to 10m
• Shockproof (equivalent to falls from 1.5m)
• Crush proof against loads of up to 100kg
• Freezeproof to -10°C
• 7.1 Megapixels
• Metal body - three colours: Dark Blue, Titanium Grey, Mocca Brown
• BrightCapture Technology for better low light photography
• 6.4cm/2.5” HyperCrystal LCD with 230,000 pixels
• 3x optical zoom 38-114mm (equiv. on a 35mm camera) 1:3.5-5.0
• Optical folded light path and water-repellent lens coating
• One-touch light
• 25 scene modes including 4 underwater modes
• On-screen water pressure gauge
• Movie function with sound
• Internal memory plus xD-Picture Card slot
• 25 languages on board
• Supplied with Olympus Master Software and LI-42B plus charger
• Underwater case PT-035 (waterproof to 40m) will be available

Olympus Stylus 770 SW Reviews

Digital Camera Info has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770SW and writes, "The Olympus Stylus 770SW continues the legacy of the 720SW as being one of the sturdiest digital cameras on the market and even takes the meaning to a whole new level. It can take a drop from 5 ft, swim in depths of 33 ft, get crushed by 220 lbs, and freeze to 14 degrees. ... The Olympus Stylus 770SW’s menus are confusing; its buttons are tiny, and its components aren’t smartly placed. The interface of the sturdy, compact camera is disappointing. ... In the end, the pictures aren’t much better. Shutter lag is a problem, causing plenty of blinked eyes and past action. Blur plagued action shots, and the camera didn’t shoot well at all in low light."

Imaging Resource has a preview of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "the true brilliance in the Stylus 770 SW is in the new crush resistance standard. The 770 can handle up to 220 pounds of pressure. What does that mean in the real world? When are you going to apply that much pressure? When you do like so many people do with thin cameras and stick it in your back pocket. I weigh 210 pounds. Since I'll only put a fraction of that weight on the camera when I sit down, I could put on another 100 pounds (Lord, please no) and still not crush the Stylus 770 SW. That's real-world durability. ... I'm disappointed to see the continued use of the term Digital Image Stabilization for their High ISO mode, but we can't change them overnight. I would prefer a mode switch to this button arrangement, because it's too easy to switch modes with an accidental thumb press; but at least the new buttons make it less likely, as they jut out a little less than the round ones on the Stylus 720 SW."

CNET Asia has a preview of the Olympus Mju 770SW and writes, "Although replacing rounded buttons with four-sided blocks isn't the most ground-breaking improvement, the overall layout does complement the boxy look of the camera. This design decision also brings with it the same complaints we had--the keys are a tad too tinny and we'd have preferred it to be raised a little higher above the chassis. Like its predecessor, rubber seals underneath the battery/memory card compartment and door to the connector ports keep the Mju properly sealed against liquid invasion. ... Built for the rugged outdoors, the Mju 770SW has all (at least for now) the essentials that an adventurer, or even those with destructive kids."

Digital Camera Review has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "Shooting with the Stylus 770 SW is pretty straightforward. The speed of operation is pretty typical of other Stylus cameras. It's not the quickest, but still average to above average in overall speed of operation. ... I am not impressed with the camera's white balance though. While many cameras have trouble with indoor lighting, the issue that I noticed was not this exact issue. My subject (a black cast iron door surrounded by a painted white brick wall) looked great while previewing the image on the LCD. However, after capturing the shot, the white brick wall had a pretty serious yellow cast. I could adjust the white balance setting to get a good result, but I just don't understand the disparity between the white balance of the preview and the actual captured image."

Digital Camera Review has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "Image quality is good outdoors and average indoors. Images showed a lot of detail, but the camera could do a better job of metering and the automatic white balance is not great. The images were sharp and showed good detail. The camera is able to shoot at up to ISO 1600 which enables the digital image stabilization and a theoretically longer flash range. However, you should get a feel for the noise the creeps into the shots at higher ISO so that you can keep it as low as possible and still get the shot that you want. I also think that the lack of a 30 fps movie mode is also another thing that is holding the Stylus 770 SW back, especially when compared to other waterproof cameras. Personally, it’s not a big issue for me since I don’t take a lot of movie clips, but a lot of people place a lot more significance on it."

Trusted Reviews has a review of the Olympus mju 770 SW and writes, "If you’re looking for a completely indestructible camera to suit your adrenaline-junkie lifestyle, the Olympus mju SW series is still the only game in town, and the 770 SW is the most everything-proof one yet. It’s able to survive anything short of an atomic bomb, but it is slightly lacking in the picture quality department. Still, the fact that it can take any kind of picture at all 10m deep in freezing water while being crushed is remarkable enough."

CNET has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770SW and writes, "Images from the Stylus 770SW weren't perfect, but that's not surprising given this camera is built more for extreme durability than optical purity. For example, our test images looked slightly soft overall and had more image artifacts than we're used to in a camera in this price range, though you can't jump into a swimming pool and shoot images underwater with those cameras. Colors were generally accurate, though they seemed a bit undersaturated in places. Olympus keeps noise well under control through ISO 200. At ISO 400 noise due to sensitivity manifests itself as a light covering of off-color pixels (mostly bluish in nature), which robs a slight, but noticeable amount of sharpness from the image. ... Olympus' Stylus 770SW might not produce perfect images, but you'd be hard pressed to find a compact camera as tough as this one."

Digicam Review has a review of the Olympus Mju Stylus 770SW and writes, "The Olympus Stylus Mju 770SW is a unique digital camera, and would be especially suited to someone who wants to take their camera with them everywhere they go, especially if they're prone to dropping things, getting things wet, getting things dusty, standing on things, or travelling in freezing conditions. The rugged waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof, crushproof and dustproof body and solid build of the digital camera is likely to make the digital camera last much longer than other digital cameras, this makes it excellent value for money compared to less solid digital cameras, and makes it an excellent beach / holiday camera. Image quality was generally good especially outside, although indoors some flash photos seemed slightly under-saturated, and images were slightly soft. Noise was quite well controlled. The camera is very easy to use and there were several features built into the camera to help get better results, such as the digital image stabilisation mode, super macro LED illuminator, and numerous scene modes."

Steve's Digicams has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "Image quality was quite good for a 7-megapixel consumer model. For outdoors, the captured images were well exposed, with good color saturation. With its TTL autofocus system and 3x optical zoom lens, the 770 produced sharp, clear photos with little edge softness. ... the Stylus 770 SW is a good digicam for the active user needing a weather resistant/water proof camera,while Olympus claims it is also "Shock Proof" up to 5 feet, we opted not to test this feature. The 770's 7-megapixel SHQ images have plenty of resolution to create high-quality prints up to 13x19 inches or larger, however we had some issues with the poor position of the lens and the below average results of its VGA movie mode. With an MSRP of $379.99, it offers a good value for a 7-megapixel underwater capable digicam."

ePhotoZine has a review of the Olympus MJU-770 SW and writes, "The colour rendition of the test shots is fairly accurate although on the colour chart test some of the blues did appear quite a lot brighter than they were in real life. In the case of the portrait shots, they were reasonably true-to-life in terms of colour, although on close inspection there did appear to be some red and purple tones around the area where the jawline meets the hair. The noise tests show good results with no visible noise until the third or fourth test where there are darker areas appearing where the object meets the background. By the fifth and sixth shot noise is more noticeable but is still good quality for ISO settings of 800 and 1600. A hard wearing yet stylishly designed compact, the MJU-770 SW is practical, sturdy and life-proof with a variety of useful features."

Digital Trends has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and concludes, "There is no digital camera available like the Olympus Stylus 770SW. None can take the beating this camera can. If you’re an outdoorsy type and are looking for an easy-to-carry camera to take along on your treks, this is the one. Folks who expect to be at the beach and near the surf should consider this one too—the screen really takes the sunlight well and you can drop it in the water and it’ll be fine—as long as you grab it before it hits 33 feet below the surface. Yes, it has its shortcomings—especially the high price--but this 7.1-megapixel survivor is unique."

PhotographyPress has a review of the Olympus Mju 770SW and writes, "Picture quality is good at the Super High Quality and at lower ISO settings. Ease of use (under “normal” conditions at least) is built-in, but the lack of any real manual control other than +/-2EV exposure compensation means anyone looking for more control might want to steer clear. However, those of you looking for a rugged, pocketable, yet stylish outdoor camera that can practically (and literally) go (almost) anywhere, then look no further."

Photoxels has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "I love the extra large 2.5-in. LCD and the "Bright Capture Technology" is impressive, making it possible to see clearly even in very low levels of ambient light. Anti-glare technology uses natural light to brighten the LCD. ... Just like the Stylus 720 SW -- and improving on it -- the Olympus Stylus 770 SW is well designed and well-built, and the "SW" designation means that you do not have to worry about damaging it either from a fall or from the elements. More importantly, it gives great results and should find a home in the pocket of anyone who requires a camera "tough enough to take anywhere." This is definitely the camera for hiking, boating and traveling."

PCMag has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "Although my underwater photos were decent, the low underwater lighting of the pool—not as powerful as daylight—didn't provide quite enough illumination for the shots. ... Most of the shots outside of the water were a letdown, too. I shot several photos of my daughter diving into the pool. Sadly though, most of my images of her came out blurry. Since the camera has no manual controls, I had to rely on other, less direct settings to try to increase the shutter speed, such as switching to a sports mode, or boosting the ISO. None of these methods provided satisfactory results."

LaptopMag has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770 SW and writes, "Photos taken with the Stylus 770 SW were better than what the Stylus 720 SW produced. Our test shots were only slightly undersaturated, and the colors were accurate. Noise at ISO 200 and 400 wasn't an issue on our tests. When we bumped the ISO up to 800 or 1600, however, quality suffered, and the sharpness dropped considerably. ... If you're looking for a svelte but tough digital camera that can go everywhere--and we mean everywhere, including underwater and in the snow--the Olympus Stylus 770 SW is definitely worth a look."

CrunchGear has a review of the Olympus Stylus 770SW and writes, "The Olympus 770SW is good looking and tough, just like me, but also like me it has a few issues. I don’t love the fact that it doesn’t revert to last settings used on start-up. Having to go though the menu to get to the appropriate mode is annoying. ... Having got these complaints off my chest, I have to say this is one rugged, good looking camera. It’s tough and versatile enough to be considered a great action camera that you can take anywhere. I’m willing to make allowances for the fact that you can’t be all things to all people and that the main thrust of the 770SW is it’s being rugged. The Olympus 770SW will take a licking and keep on shooting."