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Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740

Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740 Digital Camera

Panasonic DMC-LX5

DMC-LX5 Digital Camera

$329.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an... More
Incredibly thin. Powerful zoom. Irresistible. The Stylus 740 is the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in its class, and it boasts all the quality features you expect from a Stylus. With an amazing 28x total zoom, Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) and Bright Capture Technology, you'll capture near-perfect images every time. Less
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a unique compact digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an... More
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is a unique compact digital camera offering photo enthusiasts the ideal way for capturing professional-quality photos and High Definition (HD) video. With an ultra-bright F2.0 ultra-wide-angle 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, the Lumix LX5 minimizes image distortion, resulting in stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail. The 24mm wide angle lens offers extraordinarily large viewing space and now the optical zoom is extended to 3.8x (90mm) making the LX5 even more versatile. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 5.6x 4x
HD Recording Format - 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p
Camera Type Compact Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.51 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 11.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 5x 3.8x
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • AF Tracking
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 11.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2304 x 1728 • 2048 x 1536 • 1280 x 960 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 640 x 480 • 2560 x 1920 • 2048 x 1536 • 2048 x 1360 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304 • 640 x 424 • 1920 x 1080 • 3648 x 2736 • 3968 x 2232 • 3168 x 2112 • 2736 x 2736 • 2304 x 2304
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1280 x 720 • 848 x 480 • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format QuickTime • Motion JPEG QuickTime • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size) -
Video Speed 15 fps 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens - Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 5x 3.8x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6.4 - 32 mm 5.1 - 19.2 mm
Macro Focus Range 1.1 - 27.5 in. (w) / 23.6 in. to Infinity (t) 3.6 in. to Infinity (w) / 11.76 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 180 mm 24 - 90 mm
Focus Range 27.6 in. to Infinity (w) 19.68 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f5 (w) - f3.3 (w) f8 (t) - f2/f3.3 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 1/2 - 1/2000 sec 60 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 11 Frames 10 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Overcast (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) • Flash (Preset) • Colour Temperature Adjust
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 • 80 • 6400 • 12800
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • xD Picture Card Built-in • SD Card • SDHC Card • SDXC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF JPEG • Raw Image • DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.3
Compression Modes - Fine • Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 17 MB 40 MB
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 215,000 pixels 460,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life - 400 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.31 lb. 0.51 lb.
Depth 0.96 in. 1.69 in.
Height 2.1 in. 2.58 in.
Width 3.8 in. 4.32 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 050332158382 84684036111
Product ID 36455800 101257783
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger Software • USB Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date September, 2006 August, 2010
Family Line Olympus Stylus Panasonic Lumix
Product MPN   
MPN Stylus 740 PNSNCLX5BLACK
 
Consumer Reviews
Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740
Olympus Stylus 740 / µ Digital 740 Digital Camera
$329.99
Panasonic DMC-LX5
DMC-LX5 Digital Camera
From $349.00

Product Review Summary

3.2
Based on 6 user reviews
50% recommend this product
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  • Excellent Picture Quality (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Compact (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Home (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

52

An otherwise great camera ruined by the poor flash.

byexcaliburn Jul 4, 2007
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very small, durable, great pictures, writes fast to media, simple operation but lots of...
Cons Lousy flash, battery charger is huge.
Recommended it? Yes

I bought this camera on a cruise when my other camera failed. In general, I've been pleased with it. the resolution and color balance are very satisfactory. The speed with which it writes to the media also exceeds my expectations. The operating controls are flexible, yet simple, and the automatic... Read full review »

2

Big Mistake.. Design Flaw?

bypirate007 Jul 9, 2007
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Qulality product Feels substantial Looks good Weather-proof
Cons Viewfinder too dark! Deal breaker.
Recommended it? No

I've been using a 3.0 mpxl Olympus Stylus for the last 2 years.. LOVE it!! Weather-proof.. bullet-proof..Idiot-proof. The only problem is my wife and I are constantly fighting over it so last week we agreed we'd buy another. Did my usual anal research and decided we'd try the Olympus Stylus 740.... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 3 user reviews
100% recommend this product
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

lawman67
232

My second choice may be your best option

bylawman67 Oct 13, 2010
22 Helpfuls 23 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Incredible F2.0 Leica lens.  Low resolution 10 MP sensor for maximum detail and...
Cons Expensive, a bit bulky
Recommended it? Yes

  I did not buy the LX5, and choosing a different camera (Canon PowerShot S95) was one of the most difficult purchase decisions I've ever made.  The LX5 really is THAT good.

First the basics.  The LX5 is a compact digital camera with advanced controls and a fast F2.0... Read full review »

108

A professional photographer's back up camera

byplayhooky Dec 7, 2011
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros High quality lens, ability to shoot RAW format, professionnal controls
Cons No viewfinder for bright sunny days, although you can purchase one.
Recommended it? Yes

Quick Specs:

* F2.0 Leica DC Summicron Lens
* 1/1.63" High Sensitivity 10 megapixel CCD with evolved sensor technology
* HD Movie Recording - AVCHD Lite
I shoot stock photography for income. I don't have the most expensive equipment or fanciest camera equipment.  For me its... Read full review »

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