How to select the right Olympus camera
The µ(mju)-series The mju series underwent a slight revamp the last time Olympus announced new point-and-shoots earlier this year. This latest lineup caters not only to the fashionable crowd, but also targets serious users who demand better-performing compact cameras. A new waterproof series has also been added to this family of shooters, and this targets the younger crowd who wants a digicam to bring along to the beach or pool. Price range: S$449 (US$330.58) to S$529 (US$389.48) In this series
Olympus Mju 9000 This model is Olympus' contender in the long-zoom point-and-shoot category. The company claims this model is the world's smallest and slimmest shooter with 10x optical zoom. The Mju 9000 also incorporates a whole suite of intelligent features including Beauty Mode which enhances the appearance of subjects. Other related models: Mju 7000 (7x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD), Mju 5000 (5x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD) 
Olympus Mju 1070 The Mju 1070 attempts to take on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90 with an ultraslim profile of just 16.5mm and a similar-looking sliding lens cover. However, this Olympus camera does not come with a touchscreen display like the T90. This shooter employs the firm's latest imaging technologies such as Beauty Mode and Intelligent Auto function; the latter analyzes scenes to capture the best exposure. Other related models: Mju 1060 and Mju 1040 
Olympus Mju WP 550 WP This entry-level waterproof camera can go to depths of 3m, which makes it suitable for shutterbugs who want a shooter to bring along to the beach or pool. According to Olympus, the rubberized exterior has "self-healing" properties which can resolve minor scratches easily. The 10-megapixel Mju 550 WP has a 3x optical zoom lens, 2.5-inch LCD and other intelligent shooting modes. Quick summary Fashion-conscious individuals will like the slim styling while the tech-savvy will appreciate the features bundled in this point-and-shoot. Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sony Corp., Camera, Nikon Corp., Panasonic |
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