New Olympus Stylus 840 in four delicious colors

We continue surfing the Olympus wave with another new Stylus model, this one having a 5x optical zoom lens, also found in the previous few iterations of the Stylus line, such as the 830.

Meet the Olympus Stylus 840

Features an 8mp 1/2.35" sensor

5x optical zoom, sensor-shift stabilization, 36-180mm equivalent range

24 scene modes! We were disappointed they did not include a LochNess monster mode. What if we suddenly see it emerging from the lake? How can we ensure we take a proper picture without a LochNess Monster scene mode? :)

No Tv, no Av, no manual exposure

10 glorious seconds of 30fps video or half an hour of 15fps QVGA video

2.7" LCD, no viewfinder

xD memory card support and microSD card support via supplied adapter (see bottom of the press release or search for microSD)

Uses LI-42B LiIon battery

The Olympus branded memory card panorama fiasco continues to showcase the petty stubborness of whoever are behind this decision!

Not announced in Japan

Pre-order: $250 (Amazon)


Coverage on the web

Press release at Imaging Insider

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Imaging Resource