Olympus announced SZ-30MR, SZ-20 and TG-810 compact cameras

Today Olympus announced three new compact cameras: SZ-30MR, SZ-20 and TG-810. The SZ-20 was the camera previously leaked on the European Trade Marks and Design office.

The new Olympus SZ-30MR is the first ever camera to capture Full HD movies (1080p) and 16MP stills simultaneously. Specs at a glance:

The SZ-20 is almost identical to the SZ-30MR, except the 12.5x zoom and the lack of the Dual Engine TruePic III+ image processor.

The new TOUGH TG-810 is world’s first 100kg crushproof camera and it has a 3-sensor compass. HD video recording is included. The TG-810 can be yours for €299 in mid-March, 2011.

Detailed specs:

OLYMPUS SZ-30MR

Image Quality

• 24x wide optical zoom (25-600mm*) for exceptional close-ups

Creativity & Flexibility

• Multi Recording with Dual Engine TruePic III+ image processor for recording movies and photos simultaneously, or two movies in different modes or from different angles

OLYMPUS SZ-20

Image Quality

• 12.5x super wide optical zoom (24-300mm*) for superb close-ups

• TruePic III+ image processor for ideal colour reproduction and low noise

Common features:

Image Quality

• 1080p Full HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in the best image quality currently available in compact cameras

• 16 Megapixel backlit CMOS sensor for high-resolution, superb-quality full-size movies, stills and prints, even in low light

• Dual Image Stabilisation for reducing blur with fast-moving shots

Usability

• 3” colour LCD (460,000 dots) for easily framing, reviewing and sharing shots

• Smart Panorama for capturing sweeping stills just by panning the camera

• Handheld Starlight Mode for shooting blur-free at night without a tripod

• Advanced Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology for capturing people’s faces just as you want them

• Beauty Mode for hiding unwanted blemishes

• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking for easy setting and focussing

• Pet Detection Mode for automatically capturing dog’s or cat’s faces when they look at the camera

• Scene Mode for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g., Landscape, Night)

Creativity & Flexibility

• Eye-Fi Card compatibility for automatic wireless uploading of images to a website or PC

• 3D photo shooting mode for striking stills

• Magic Filters for adding creative effects to HD movies and/or stills:

Punk, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Soft Focus, Fish Eye, plus new Sparkle (photos only) and Watercolour

Other key features

• Photo surfing and [ib] software for browsing, organising and viewing images by person, place, location or event

• HDMI technology for controlling your camera from one remote when it’s connected to HD equipment

• ISO 80 to 3200

• SDHC and SDXC memory card compatible**

• Built-in flash

• In-camera manual

• USB charging

OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-810

Toughness

• Crushproof* up to the world-record weight of 100kg

• Waterproof* to 10m, shockproof* to 2m and freezeproof* to -10°C for worry-free use anytime anywhere

• Metal lens barrier for extra-tough lens protection

• Sliding double lock mechanism for optimum protection of battery, card slots and ports

• Water-repellent and scratch-resistant double seal technology

• Built-in manometer for checking depth underwater

• GPS & Electronic Compass with unique three-sensor technology for orientation and key information at a glance

• Improved TAP Control Mode for controlling the camera by tapping or tilting the body, ideal when wearing gloves

Image Quality

• Four underwater scene modes, including i-Underwater Snapshot (with the camera set to i-Auto) for worry-free underwater shooting

• 5x wide optical zoom (28-140mm**) for shooting flexibility

• 3D photo shooting mode for striking stills

• Dual Image Stabilisation for reducing blur with fast-moving shots

• TruePic III+ processor for ideal colour reproduction and low noise

• 720p HD Movie with sound for capturing movies in excellent quality

• 14 Megapixels for high-quality full-size movies, stills and prints

• ISO 80 to 1600

• Magic Filters for adding creative effects to HD movies and/or stills: Punk, Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Soft Focus, Fish Eye (photos only), plus new Sparkle (photos only) and Watercolour

• Beauty Mode for hiding unwanted blemishes

• Intelligent Auto Mode (i-Auto) and AF Tracking for easy setting and focussing

• Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology for capturing people’s faces just as you want them

• Pet Detection Mode for automatically capturing dog’s or cat’s faces when they look at the camera

• Scene Mode for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g., Landscape, Night)

• In-Camera Panorama for quick and easy panorama shots

• Built-in flash

Storage & Sharing

• 3.0” 920,000 dot Super Precision HyperCrystal III LCD for TOUGH, generating clearer images and reducing reflection even in direct sunlight

• SDHC and SDXC memory card compatible***

• Photo Surfing and [ib] software for browsing, organising and viewing images by person, place, location or event

Connectivity

• Eye-Fi Card compatibility for automatic wireless uploading of images to a website or PC

• HDMI technology for controlling your camera from one remote when it’s connected to HD equipment

Other

• USB charging