As with the rest of the Stylus line, the Olympus 720 SW design is based around a weatherproof body that ensures wherever you go, your camera will go right along with you, unhindered by rain, sleet, or snow that would see most digicams left at home or in a sealed case, unable to get that chance-of-a-lifetime photo. The "SW" in the model name hints at two more unusual features though: the 720 SW is shock-proof to the MIL-STD-810F standard (which means it can withstand a drop from 5 feet), and it's waterproof to a depth of three meters.

Specifications

General
Model Number: 720 SW 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: Yes 
Retail Price: $399.99
Street Price: $361.68
Date Available: 2006-03-31
Tripod Mount:  
Weight: 149g
5.2oz
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 91 x 59 x 20 mm
3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in
 
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072x2304, 2560x1920, 2304x1728, 2048x1536, 1600x1200 
Continuous-mode frames/seceond:  
Movie Resolution: 640x480 , 160x120 
Movie Frame Rate:   
Movie Audio:  
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 7.10
CCD Size (inches): 1/2.33" 
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a

Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 5x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Manual Focus:  
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
50.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 7 - infinity cm
2.9 - infinity in 
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.0 
Lens Thread:  
Lens Thread Type:  

Display
Optical Viewfinder: No 
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5 inch
LCD Resolution (pixels): 115,000
Max Playback Zoom: 10.00

Exposure
ISO Settings: 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3 
Shutter Speed Range: 4 - 1/1000 
Exp Adj Range (EV): 2.0EV in 0EV steps 
Metering Modes: Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 12 seconds

Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off 
Flash Guide Number (Meters):  
Flash Range Description: Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m) 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a

Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: xD 
Memory Included (MB): 19.1
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Movie File Format:  

Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software:  
OS Compatibility:  

Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary Li-40B / Li-42B 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included:  
Battery Charger Included:  
Notes & Features: Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard, and waterproof to JIS Level 8 standard.

Review

The good: Waterproof up to 10 feet; shock-resistant to drops and mild impact; easily pocketable; better-than-average outdoor image quality with impressive detail.
The bad: Few manual controls; cumbersome interface; low-light images prone to visual noise.
The bottom line: For those who need a tough, waterproof, and ultracompact digital camera, the Olympus Stylus 720 SW's strengths outweigh some frustrating usability issues.

Source:
http://reviews.cnet.com\