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Olympus’ Stylus 790 SW, like the Stylus 770 SW before it, is tough enough to shoot in 10 feet of water or when it’s 14 degrees Fahrenheit. Plus, it can withstand drops of up to 5 feet, so if you’re klutzy, you won’t have to worry quite as much. If you swim deeper than most, the 770 SW might be better for you than this model, since it can operate down to about 33 feet. Other than that, a slightly different body design, and a new feature or two in the 790 SW, the two cameras are basically the same.

If it didn’t say so on the front of the camera, you might not think that the Stylus 790 SW is a waterproof camera.

Features:
* 7.1-megapixel image sensor
* Shadow Adjustment technology
* The TruePic III Image Processor
* Face Detection technology
* 3x optical zoom Olympus lens
* 2.5″ HyperCrystal LCD with 230,000 pixels
* Digital Image Stabilization
* Bright Capture Technology for enhanced previewing and image quality in low light
* AVI movies with Sound; 640×480/30fps (SHQ), 320×240/15fps (HQ), 160×120/15fps (SQ), SHQ limited to only 10 secs.
* Add voice memos to still pictures
* Enhanced flash working range with ISO 1600

Olympus Stylus 790 SW (Orange) Reviews From digicamera

Comments:
Perhaps the most stylish of all the cameras in the Summer 2007 lineup of new Olympus consumer cameras is the Stylus 790 SW. Not only does it come in five attention-getting colors (orange, blue, lime, black and silver), but it is also shockproof, waterproo…
Pros:
Attractively styled sports and outdoor camera, Snorkeling possible with 10 feet depth limit, Inherent waterproofing provides peace of mind when handling in/around water, Can survive 5-foot drops and 14 degree temperature!, Superb wide-angle, high-res 2.5-

Cons:
We had hoped for a higher res CCD and 33 foot water rating or more, Return to mode dial not an improvement for this type of camera, Strictly point & shoot, Uses often hard-to-find xD-Picture Card

Olympus Stylus 790 SW (Orange) Reviews From cnet

The good:
Camera is waterproof to 10 feet, shock resistant to short drops and mild impact, and freezeproof down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit; also, has nifty Perfect Shot Preview function.

The bad:
No manual exposure controls; slightly soft images.

The bottom line:
If you need a camera that you can take snorkeling or skiing, then the Stylus 790 SW might be just the ticket, but you can find better image quality elsewhere for the same price.

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