Olympus Stylus 820 8MP Capturing beautiful images with the sleek, all-weather Stylus 820, thanks to the superior features such as Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Perfect Shot Preview, Image Stabilization, and more. The 8-megapixel Stylus 820 also features a 2.7-inch HyperCrystal LCD, which is great for easily composing, editing and sharing images with friends and family. Additionally, capturing breathtaking landscapes is a snap with the in-camera panorama mode.
Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject. The Stylus 820 features digital image stabilization (DIS) and DIS Edit, which enables the user to retouch blurry photos right in the camera.
Stylus digital cameras are renowned for their high performance, style and ability to withstand the elements. The Stylus 820 features a light-weight metal body with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to ensure that rain, sleet and snow will not get in the way of great photos. Additionally, the ultra-compact body is less than 1-inch thick.
Shoot in rain or shine, at the beach or on the slopes. Sealed and coated in all the right places, the Stylus 820 resists water, snow and dust. It’s amazing to see 5x optical zoom in a digital camera this thin. Previewing, composing, shooting and sharing are so much easier and more enjoyable with this bright, premium-sized 2.7-inch Hypercrystal LCD.
Helpful consumer’s review
This is one of the few ultracompact cameras with a 5x optical zoom. It is very small with a large (2.5″) beautiful LCD screen. It is also packed with useful features. I researched many ultracompact cameras and this one came out on top. The only caveat is that it takes an xD picture card (developed for Olympus and Fuji cameras), which is 3 times more expensive than an sD picture card. Also beware… some of the features of the camera, such as the panorama function, will not work unless you use an Olympus H type xD picture card, which of course, is the most expensive type of xD card. It is still a great camera, but it would be nice if somewhere in the official description of the camera, Olympus had included this information! Some great features:
‘Available Light’ mode for taking indoor photos — useful when the flash washes out the subject, but the scene is too dark without the flash.
‘Image Stabilization’ for low light photos
‘Sunset’ which brings out the reds and yellows
‘Fireworks’ — a great option that makes fireworks photos look fantastic
‘Behind Glass’ which reduces the glare and reflection of subjects taken through glass
‘Documents’ which increases contrast
