Olympus Stylus Tough-8010
The 14-megapixel Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 ($399.99 list) is a follow-up to last year's Stylus Tough-8000 ($379.99, )it looks nearly identical, and both models offer some serious ruggedized protection. The extra $20 for the Tough-8010 buys you much...
With its tap-enabled interface, the Olympus Stylus Tough-8010 is a good fit for those who want a top-of-the-line rugged build, HD video capture, and a camera that's easy to operate while using gloves.
Olympus' New Tough Cam Saves Face, Breaks Falls
Run it over, drop it from great heights, drown it. The rugged Olympus 8010 can meet any physical challenge set before it.
Olympus Stylus Tough-8010
Pros: Good image quality with low noise. Water-, freeze-, drop-, and crush-proof. Tap-enabled interface. Lens is protected by a retracting shield. 2GB of internal storage. In-camera manual and guide
Cons: Pricey. Images are soft towards the outer areas of the frame. Noticeable shutter lag. Long delays between shots. LCD shows motion blur
Olympus' New Tough Cam Saves Face, Breaks Falls
Pros: The Chuck Norris of point-and-shoots — virtually indestructible. More functions than we know what to do with. No casing needed to take pictures under the sea
Cons: Shutter is prohibitively slow. Photo quality not on par with similar rugged cameras. Menu system needs a serious overhaul
