Olympus Mju 1060

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The Olympus Mju 1060 is the successor to the long-zoom point-and-shoot, the Mju 1010. The new model shares similar specifications--such as the 7x optical zoom and 10-megapixel sensor--as its predecessor. However, there are minor upgrades to the LCD size as well as the inclusion of a smarter automatic shooting mode. Unfortunately, its image quality could have been better, though we're pretty sure some people will still take to the shooter's good feature set and long lens.

Design

Buttons on the rear are properly laid out and clearly labeled.

It is pretty easy to differentiate the Mju 1060 from the Mju 1010 since Olympus has tweaked the exterior slightly. The new shooter now sports a sleeker facade, with the large lens barrel taking up most of the front. However, we had the same problem we faced with the Mju 1010. Due to design constraints, the flash is placed too near the left end, and as a result we tended to block it with our fingers while taking pictures.

On the rear, the buttons layout is pretty self-explanatory. The mode dial has ridged sides so turning it is quite easy. Each function is also clearly labeled to facilitate operation. There is backlighting for the buttons, but it came on only when we pressed it. We still found this useful for switching shooting modes or navigating menus in dim environments.

Overall, the Mju 1060 has quite a sturdy build and solid feel. Buttons and dials are ergonomically positioned such that it is possible to operate the camera with one hand.

Tags: Rear, Olympus Corp., environment

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