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The Stylus 720 SW is a camera for those with an adventurous spirit. Easily slipped into a pocket and carried anywhere without fear of damaging it, it can be used in all sorts of situations, in all types of weather, and in just about any place. Its 7.1-megapixel resolution allows photos to be printed out to a 10 x 8 size (26 x 19.5 cm) at 300 dpi, yielding excellent results. Moreover, its fully automatic modes are reliable, making it possible to leave the camera in charge of all photographic decisions, practical when wandering around."

The Olympus Stylus / Mju 720SW has a LOT going for it, 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. The shockproof and dustproof qualities, and the 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. Image quality was generally good, although slightly under-saturated for some people's tastes, and images were slightly soft..."

The Olympus 720SW is fantastically rugged and can take a few beatings, but, in the end, doesn't produce shots which merit its $399 retail price. We hope to see Olympus continue to develop this body design, with modifications made to improve imaging capabilities on future models."

I'm disappointed that I have to make excuses for the Olympus Stylus 720 SW. I'd like to say the images are as stunning as the camera. But this is a case where the camera is an excellent hardware design with somewhat mediocre image quality. But our printer tests show clearly that what I see onscreen doesn't really make a huge difference in printed output."

The Olympus Stylus 720 SW's combination of resolution and waterproof durability are, to date, unparalleled for a camera of this size and class. For adventurous types, those benefits will probably outweigh issues with usability and middling indoor image quality."

The Olympus Stylus 720 SW was designed to withstand total immersion in water, extended exposure to mist, rain, snow, sleet, rain forest style humidity, dust, and ocean spray, plus the hard knocks and occasional slips and falls associated with active lifestyles. It is small enough to drop in a shirt pocket, tough as nails, easy to use, and retains all the style of its classic Stylus film camera ancestors. I didn't take the camera underwater, but I did take it out in the rain a couple of times with no ill effects."

The Olympus Stylus 720 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."