Olympus Compact Camera Offers DSLR Features and 36x Zoom
By Rob Scott
July 29, 2011
July 29, 2011
- The new Olympus SP-810UZ, available this fall for $330, promises DSLR features in a compact design.
- Although not as ultrathin as other compact offerings currently on the market, Olympus says the camera is more convenient than a full-sized DSLR and touts a 3-inch LCD, 14MP resolution, 3D capability, ability to shoot 1080p video, in-camera panorama, 10 filters and a 36x ultra zoom.
- There is also an optional Eye-Fi SD card, adding Wi-Fi capability for users who want to automatically upload images to a computer.
- Olympus claims its optical zoom is presently the longest in any compact camera. “The SP-810UZ is the best zoom performance Olympus has ever delivered,” says product manager Jennifer Schmell. “No compact camera from Olympus has ever offered such impressive wide-angle zoom performance.”
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Are average consumers expecting more from slightly larger “compact” cameras — or are they more inclined to expect better camera capabilities from their smartphones? If it’s really an issue of convenience, I’m curious whether this hybrid approach between DSLRs and compact devices will have traction.
Are average consumers expecting more from slightly larger “compact” cameras — or are they more inclined to expect better camera capabilities from their smartphones? If it’s really an issue of convenience, I’m curious whether this hybrid approach between DSLRs and compact devices will have traction.
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