Olympus Tough-6020 digital camera is an essential company to any adventure featuring 14 megapixels of resolution, 5x optical zoom and HD movie capture in a robust body.

The camera is shockproof to 1.5m, waterproof to 5m and freezeproof to -10°C. Its body has anodized aluminum plating and double sealing and a double lock mechanism on the cover for the battery, memory slot and ports for extra security.

The camera’s 2.7-inch display features the HC III “triple coating” to minimize reflection in direct bright sunlight, as well as to protect from scratches, and moisture.

The Tough-6020 is a typical point-and shoot camera. It offers Intelligent Auto (i-Auto) scene recognition technology for automatic capture. While you occupy your mind with the composition of your shots, the camera adjusts its settings for you to get the best shot possible. It also uses the Shadow Adjustment Technology to ensure evenly exposed images with plenty of detail in dark areas.

The lens offers 5x magnification alongside with 28mm wide angle of view. The latter allows for extra-wide panoramic and group shots without the need to go far away from your subject. And the combination of mechanical and digital image stabilization provides for blur-free images.

There also Advanced Face Recognition, AF tracking and Beauty Mode functions in the Tough-6020 for great people’s shots. Magic Filters, in their turn, can add fun to the shooting process.

The camera can store up to 2GB of photos and video files in its internal memory, and has the new [ib] software for intuitive surfing through your albums.

Olympus Tough-6020 – Specifications:

• 14 Megapixels
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28-140mm
• Dual Image Stabilisation
• 2.7” HyperCrystal III LCD with 230,000 dots)
• Intelligent Auto (i-Auto) Mode
• Advanced Face Detection
• AF Tracking
• Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Magic Filters
• Movie Mode: HD 1280 x 720p
• 1GB Internal Memory
• SD Memory Cards
• TAP Control Menu
• Photo Surfing and [ib] software
• In-Camera Manual
• USB charging
• Shockproof to 1.5m
• Waterproof to 5m
• Freezeproof to -10°C
• Body Colors: Midnight Black, Candy Pink, Steel Blue, Cosmic Green

Olympus has added the SP-600UZ digital camera to its ultra zoom line-up. It offers 12-megapixel resolution, 15x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD panel and High-Definition (HD) video capture.

The lens’s length is two times shorter that that of its sister-model, the SP800UZ, but it offers the same 28mm wide angle of view for capturing wide scenes and large groups of people. The lens has no own image stabilizer, but the camera body features mechanical sensor-shift image stabilization to compensate for camera shake and help the lens deliver blur-free images.

At the heart of the SP600UZ lies the TruePic™ III Image Processor that provides for vivid and clear images with accurate colors, as well as for fast performance.

The camera features point-and-shoot operation with the Intelligent Auto mode that decides on camera settings while you compose your shots. It is enhanced by Shadow Adjustment Technology that helps the camera to render dark areas of the image correctly and naturally the way human eye sees them, and the AF Tracking function that keeps moving subjects in focus until you press the shutter.

You can also make use of the camera’s 13 pre-set scene modes to choose the one that suits your shooting situation, and expand your creativity by the included Magic Filters each of which is designed to add special effect to your pictures.

For people shots there’s a Face Detection function in the SP600UZ to automatically focus and optimize exposure on up to 16 faces in a frame. The camera also offers Beauty Mode to soften shadows and smooth wrinkles or blemishes on your subject’s face and make them look great.

Olympus SP-600UZ – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 12.00 Megapixels
• 15x Optical Zoom
• Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization
• Focal Length Equivalent: 28 - 420mm
• Aperture Range : f/3.5 (wide) - f/5.4 (tele)
• 2.7 in. LCD with 230,000 dots
• CCD Contrast Detection Focusing System
• Focus Modes: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
• Macro Focus: 0.4″ /1 cm
• AF Tracking
• Sensitivity: ISO 50 -6400
• Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/2000 sec
• Metering: Digital ESP, Spot, Face Detection AE
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• 13 Scene Modes
• Shadow Adjustment Technology
• In-Camera Panorama Mode
• Magic Filters: Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing
• HD Video (720p)
• SD / SDHC /MMC Memory Cards
• 829.0MB Internal Memory
• 4 x AA Batteries
• Planned Price: $250

Olympus had introduced its new PEN digital camera belonging to micro Four thirds System, the EPL1. This affordable camera has a simple design and is easy to use yet it is packed with advanced technology.

It incorporates a high-performance 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor that delivers excellent dynamic range, and TruePic™ V Image Processor that produces clear and colorful photos. The images can be composed using a viewfinder or a 2.7-inch high-contrast HyperCrystal LCD screen with Live View function.

The camera also features in-body Image Stabilization, which means that any lens attached to the E-PL1 will deliver blur-free images. The camera takes Micro Four Thirds lenses, and you can also attach Four Thirds and any third-party lens via adapter.

While offering full range of manual controls the E-PL1 can act as a point-and-shoot one with its Intelligent Auto (iAuto) Mode that adjusts settings that match shooting conditions. There is also a choice of 19 Scene-Select Modes in the camera. Face Detection and Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking features are also available.

The EPL-1 has six in-camera Art Filters, Multiple Exposure function , the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter for dust reduction. It is also the first Pen to offer built-in flash (alongside with external flash compatibility).

The camera will be available in March 2010 with M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zoom kit lens.

Olympus Pen E-PL1 – Specifications:

• 4/3″ Hi-Speed Live MOS Sensor
• 12.3 Megapixels
• TruePic V Image processor
• “Supersonic Wave Drive” (in-body sensor shift) Image stabilization
• Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default), 3:2, 16:9, 6:6
• File formats: RAW, RAW + JPEG, JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
• 2.7″ LCD Monitor with 230,000 pixels
• Imager Contrast Detection AF system
• 11-area multiple AF
• Exposure Modes: iAuto, Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual
• 19 Scene modes
• 8 Art Filters
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 6400
• TTL Image Sensor metering system, 324-zone multi-pattern
• Metering modes: Digital ESP, Center-Weighted Average, Spot (1%), Highlight based spot, Shadow based spot
• AE lock Available
• Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000 sec
• Continuous Shooting: 3.0 fps
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 (HD)@ 30 fps
• Storage : SD/SDHC
• Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
• Body Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Slate Blue
• Price (Body + 14-42mm): US $599