Customer Reviews
So Far, So Good! 
2008-09-30
So I bought this camera about a month ago, because I was looking for a replacement for my Stylus 310 (It seems so long ago...). I had read all the reviews, both positive and negative, and was - to be honest - a bit hesitant to invest. However, I've come to trust Olympus, and I know that often, a poor review can stem from limited knowledge of how to make the most out of a product.
Needless to say, I gave in, shelled out the $250, signed up for Amazon Prime (yes, the trial saved me about $11 in expedited shipping charges), and next thing I know: shiny new (silver) toy!
The camera is great. I've taken some really amazing super-macro photos (I call them my "study" on texture), the battery lasts seemingly forever, the optical zoom is impeccable, and I had no problem taking lengthy videos with a non-Olympus card, and the Shoot and Select modes have proven to be a veritable party starter.
I think this camera has reinstilled my passion for on-the-spot photo taking and seeing the world through a very large, bright, and clear lcd viewfinder. I say go for it!
Disappointing camera 
2008-09-28
For a long time I looked forward to owning a Stylus 1010. I'm sorry to say that I'm sadly disappointed. There are so many good reviews that I thought it was a sure thing. I wanted it mainly because it's small enough to fit in a purse and it's the only pocket camera I could find with a decent zoom (7x optical, equivalent to 37-260mm). Unfortunately, every time I have the lens completely extended I get a blurry picture.
I also get many grainy photos. In all but the most ideal light situations the pictures are grainy or blurry. Sometimes in full sunlight they are overexposed. This is mainly with it on automatic settings. I have played around with some of the multitude of other settings but have not been any more impressed. Sometimes supermacro will give you a cool shot that is clear but just as often it will give you a blurry shot. If your subject is moving at all with the macro settings then don't even waste time trying. That is pretty much true with every other setting except sports. And, I don't mean moving fast, I mean moving even slightly.
This was supposed to be an easy point and shoot camera that my fiance could also use but it's obvious that he will not be able to count on getting a good shot with it. Sometimes I think that my expectations were too high because I normally use a (semi) professional camera (Nikon D70S) but I do think a pocket camera should take at least 70% of the "normal" or "easy" pictures clearly. I've owned a pocket size Canon camera before and got much better results. The Olympus Stylus 1010 is a sad disappointment.
Get a Canon, not this 
2008-09-21
I bought the Stylus 1020 (same as the 1010 but with a better display screen) but quickly regretted it. This camera has a 10 megapixel image, but even when shots are saved at the "FINE" setting, the image quality is noticeably poorer than a 4-year-old Canon Powershot 6-megapixel camera. Comparing images from this and the Canon side by side, it's obvious that the Canon images are crisp and clear, while it looks like the Olympus images are shot through gauze or fog.
Yes, I did check to make sure the lens was unobstructed.... No luck there; it was clean as a whistle. I'm turning right around and taking this camera back. Please don't disappoint yourself. Get a Canon (or anything else that has better picture quality).
pretty decent camera : ) 
2008-09-20
I purchased this one month ago to replace my canon sd200 of 3.2mps/ 3x zoom. I wanted the 7x zoom in a small point & shoot. When comparing, I prefered the color saturation (white balance) better in my Canon! I still like my little canon and think it takes some better shots! I took a lot of side by side shots and was even considering returning this new one! However this Olympus can do amazing things...the technology has come a long way. I do love the panoromic stitch mode, in camera editing, etc...however, I was VERY disapointed when I used the continuous shooting mode with the zoom. My pics were automatically shot in a lower resolution and they came out quite pixelated. (it was an important event)
Overall, now that I have had time to really play with the camera and work with the modes, I actually find it is a decent and fun camera for most people to enjoy. It does most of the thinking FOR you if you want it too! It is a lot of camera for a small price. I still don't always like the color tones vs my canon...but that's just my personal take.
Great Camera 2008-09-20
Camera is great, would order again. Takes great pictures and has a ton of features.
Love this camera 2008-09-19
The Stylus 1010 is a perfect camera for users looking for a compact digital camera with advanced features. An attractive package of features including a 7x Optical Zoom and Digital Image Stabilization helps users capture clear, crisp memories. 10.1MP gives you superior image quality that you can use to make large prints, or even crop, without losing detail. The Stylus 1010 has a 7x optical zoom that gets twice the magnification when compared to a 3x zoom with this ultra-compact, precision-crafted Olympus lens. With the Dual Image Stabilization you get 2-in-1 anti-blur solutions that keeps your shot steady by compensating for camera shake to capture crisp, clear images in any situation. Easily view photos on the 2.7" HyperCrystal LCD that lets you view at extra-wide angles and with the anti-glare technology share photos with family and friends even in direct, bright sunlight. Focus Range Normal mode - 0.7m - infinity, Macro Mode - 0.1m - infinity, Tele - 0.6m - infinity, Super Macro mode - 2cm - 70cm 1/2000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 14.7MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - xD-Picture Card (1GB,2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes Flash Working Range - 0.2m - 4.8m @ ISO 800 Wide, 0.6m - 3.1m @ ISO 800 Tele USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port Approximate Battery Life - 260 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.9(W) x 2.2(H) x 0.99(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.8oz (without battery & media card)
Awesome Camera 2008-09-19
This camera is the bomb!!! It takes awesome quality pictures. It is very easy to use. It is also very small for the amount of features it has. I absolutely love it@@
Pleased with this camera 2008-09-17
I am a newbie to the camera world, and my camera needs are quite simple. I wanted a simple no frills camera to take pictures.
Pros:
- Takes quick pictures. This camera does not take forever like some others do. This was a key feature for me as I have a newborn and its easy to miss out on key moments due to waiting for the picture during, and that nasty delay after you take a picture that prevents you from taking another.
- The interface is very non-cumbersome. I am non-techie when it comes to cameras. This camera fits the point and shoot type of mentality. I also like the interface for the setting that asks you what type of picture you are taking so that it can adjust the flash (it asks portrait, water pictures, night pictures etc...)
- The charger is very non-bulky. Lots of camera come with chargers that have long cables and just cause clutter. This one is a little box that plugs into your outlet and the battery goes inside the box. Nice, simple and clean. Battery life is quite reasonable.
- Turns on and is ready to fire very quickly (at least versus other cameras I have used).
Cons:
- A little pricey for a simple camera, other simple cameras are less expensive. However, I was willing to pay more because this camera takes quick pictures and this was a critical feature for me.
- I have noticed some noise on the pictures. I should point out that this could be user error as I am just using the default settings. The noise is very small and I really only notice it when using my huge 25.5 inch monitor (that has a decent color and resolution display). On my 22inch monitor (that is of lesser image quality) you cant really see the noise. I personally don't have a problem with the noise because I was willing to accept some picture noise for quick performance. I did want to mention this flaw as I realize there are people out there who maybe more anal then myself about the quality of the picture. If I had to put a number on it I would say the picture quality (on default setting) is 7/10. I also noticed that many of my pictures came out with Red Eye - but it was easy to fix with Vista's default picture viewer which can fix this with a couple of clicks (again not a issue for me personally but I did want mention it.
So far I am very pleased and I would recommend it, esp if quick pictures is important to you (assuming you don't mind paying a little more).
Side note: I noticed the camera came with some software to edit pictures, I have not installed the software so I cannot comment on that.
Olympus Camera 2008-09-16
Great Camera, does more that I could have expected. Impluse buy beacuse of high pixel count, glad I made the purchase.
Really worth the price 2008-09-16
Nice, beautiful look. It's cheaper to buy online then at stores. Has many features that are so easy to use, there is no need for a manual. Supports only XD and Micro SD, though it's better to buy the micro SD card from amazon. Takes nice clear pictures and automatically focuses on the item you want to take a picture of. Just give it 2 seconds to focus and out comes a clear picture. The macro feature is amazingly clear and High Def. I never wanted to spend more than 200 on a digital camera, but this is worth more than 200.
