Published on 01/22/2008
Olympus has released a slew of Stylus digital cameras that come equipped with sensor-shift stabilization - when couple with Digital Image Stabilization, you get the 2-hit combo known as Dual Image Stabilization. While seasoned professionals will scoff at such an entry level camera, this works out great for n00bs as well as those who suffer from jittery hands while trying to capture that money shot. Other specifications for these new Stylus models (1020, 1010 and 840) include an xD memory card slot, the vaunted 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD display (HyperCrystal II if you pick up the top 1020 model), and automatic face detection for better portraits among others. The Stylus 1020, 1010 and 840 will retail for $350, $300 and $250 respectively.