The Olympus VR-340′S 16 megapixel CCD image sensor is capable of recording 720p HD video. A simple, one-touch button allows you to record video clips with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera. With sophisticated AF tracking, you can have confidence in capturing fast moving subjects like kids & pets.

The Olympus VR-340 is a 720p video device, though it’s also possible to shoot in 480p or 240p. Zoom control access is unlocked while a recording is in progress, so it’s possible to zoom in or out on your subject without pausing the movie.

The Olympus VR-340 includes all the technology you’d expect from more expensive compact cameras, including a standout 16-megapixel sensor, AF Illuminator and higher ISO for shooting in low light, designed to enhance your shots.

The VR-340 also has an AF Illuminator and upgraded ISO capabilities to enhance the quality of low light photography.  Beauty Make-up Mode is a new feature this year making it onto many other Olympus cameras. It allows you to add eyeliner and other make-up effects to photos as well as physically altering your photo subjects in-camera without the need of expensive software like Adobe Photoshop.

The Olympus VR-340 digital camera condenses 10x optical zoom into a pocketable chassis, and captures shots on a new 16 megapixel CCD. This small camera is moderately comfortable to hold in either one hand or two. We appreciate the addition of a rubberized thumb rest on the rear panel.

Olympus VR-340 Features:

• 10x super wide optical zoom lens (24-240mm)
• 16 megapixel CCD image sensor
•  3.0″ LCD view screen
•  AF Illuminator
•  Magic Art Filters
•  Beauty Make-up Mode
•  AF Tracking
•  720p HD video

 Reviews:

digitalcamerainfo.com reviews writes:

“Shooting with the VR-340 feels…okay. Not great, but passable. The interface can be simple for those who want it that way, but the sluggish operation will slow down experienced users. Physical handling is the same way: the new rubber is decent, but there’s really not much that can be done about the ultracompact form factor. Our outlook for this camera is neither good nor bad. With features as plain as they are, and no information about image quality, it’s just too early to tell. And with so many similar models out there in this highly competitive segment, we think the success of the VR-340 could go either way.”

Specifications:

The Olympus VR-350 utilizes the same slim body with that of the VR-360.It features a super-compact large-ratio zoom lenses, which utilise Olympus’ high-performance ED glass (Extra-low Dispersion glass) and proprietary dual-sided aspherical lenses. The VR-350 is perfect for photographers who want big zoom performance in slim compact camera designs. It’s the ideal everyday zoom camera.  This camera features 15 Scene Modes for automatic settings that suit specific conditions (e.g. landscape, night).

The Olympus VR-350 features an exceptionally compact high-performance 10x and 12.5x zoom lenses. It has 9 Magic Filters for instant picture enhancement – Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fisheye, Soft Focus, Punk, Watercolour, Sparkle, Reflection. The Premium full-metal bodied VR-350 is available in silver, black,  and purple.

Features:

16 Megapixels
A high high-resolution 16 megapixel CCD delivers superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing detail.

10x Super Wide Angle Optical Zoom
The 24-240mm optical zoom lets you get closer to the action while the 24mm wide-angle setting lets you capture wide landscapes, large interiors or big group pictures easily.

3.0″ LCD Screen
The large LCD with 460K dots features an extra-wide viewing angle for clear composing and shooting.

HD video with Magic Filters
A simple, one touch button allows you to record movies with amazing clarity in high definition, right from your camera.

Dual Image Stabilisation
Dual Image Stabilisation combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilisation with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.

Intelligent Auto (improved)
The Intelligent Auto setting identifies the scene you’re shooting — portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport – and adjusts the settings to optimise results. A new improved algorithm means even better automatic shots.

AF (Auto Focus) Tracking
AF Tracking automatically tracks unpredictable, fast-moving subjects such as kids and pets, and continuously adjusts the focus and brightness so you can capture these photogenic whirlwinds with ease.

Face Detection
Face Detection automatically focuses on your subjects’ faces and optimises exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Magic Filters Still and Movie
Add style and artistic flair to your photos with 9 Magic Filter effects. Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Watercolor, Sparkle* and Reflection instantly transform ordinary scenes into fun and creative ones (*exception for video)

Specifications:

The Olympus VG-160 features an Intelligent Auto (iAuto) automatically that recognizes shooting conditions that match any of 29 built-in scene modes, such as self-portrait, landscape & night + portrait, and then adjusts the focus and exposure for the perfect balance of color and clarity.  A single one-touch HD Video button ensures instant access to movie mode on the Olympus VG-160, so you can start recording in 720p High-Definition without changing menu settings. Built-in Digital Image Stabilization ensures your images and videos will have amazing clarity.

The 14-megapixel VG-160 sports a superb 5x optical zoom and a wide-angle lens (26-130mm) packed into a super-slim body that gets you close to your subject. At just 19.3mm deep, the VG-160 slips easily into ones pocket, and includes all the capabilities needed in one compact camera. The VG-160 is packed with in-camera Magic Art Filters, HD Video and an intelligent, iAuto.

The VG-160 has a large 3.0-inch LCD that offers a clear preview of your images, and technological enhancements like AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment Technology and Face Detection which captures images.

The VG-160 is capable of capturing a range of everyday shooting situations, from wide angle scenes to close-up portraits. It is equipped with a 14 megapixel sensor and a 3-inch LCD screen, the VG-160 also shoots HD video with 720P resolution.

Features:

• Super compact all-metal chassis
• High performance 26-130mm wide-angle zoom (5x)
• Large 3” LCD screen with 230,000 dots
• HD video recording 720P
• Magic Filters – seven filter effects that instantly transform normal photographic scenes into special creative shots

Specifications:

The new Olympus SZ-12 is a 14-megapixel CCD sensor, a 24x optical wide-angle zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent*), a 3-inch LCD display (460K) and built-in Dual Image Stabilization.  The SZ-12 offers the new Reflection magic filter takes the image and duplicates it across a horizontal or vertical plane of symmetry creating powerful illusions.

The super-slim SZ-12 is packed with state-of-the-art Olympus technology that delivers excellent image quality. A new, retro-chic “smart grip” at the front of the camera combined with built-in Dual Image Stabilization, helps cut out blur caused by imperceptible camera shake, allowing you to zoom right in for expressive close-ups and vivid HD 720p video.
This new superzoom gives you the flexibility to zoom right in and shoot brilliant close-ups without sacrificing versatility and image quality.

This camera features Telephoto Macro that helps you can capture the small details of an object and shoot at very close range (inches). The high-speed shooting mode shoots seven still images per second which is great for taking pictures of fast-moving subjects, like kids playing sports.

Features:

• camera strap
• USB Cable
• USB-AC Adapter (F-2AC)
• Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-50B)
• Audio/Video cable, Quick Start Guide
• Instruction Manual and OLYMPUS Software CD-ROM
  a Warranty card.

Specifications:

Body type    Compact
Sensor
Max resolution    4288 x 3216
Other resolutions    4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
Effective pixels    14.0 megapixels
Sensor photo detectors    14.5 megapixels
Sensor size    1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type    CCD
Image
ISO    Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets    5
Custom white balance    No
Image stabilization    Sensor-shift
Uncompressed format    No
File format

JPEG 2.21

Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)    25 – 600 mm
Optical zoom    24×
Autofocus

Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Tracking
Single
Face Detection

Digital zoom    Yes (4x)
Manual focus    No
Lens mount    None
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD    Fixed
Screen size    3″
Screen dots    460,000
Touch screen    No
Live view    Yes
Viewfinder type    None
Photography features
Maximum aperture    F3.0 – F6.9
Minimum shutter speed    4 sec
Maximum shutter speed    1/1700 sec
Exposure modes

Program AE

Scene modes

Portrait
Beauty
Landscape
Night Scene
Night + Portrait
Sport
Indoor
Candle
Self Portrait
Sunset
Fireworks
Cuisine
Documents
Beach & Snow
Pet (Cat)
Pet (Dog)

Built-in flash    Yes
External flash    No
Flash modes    Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Drive modes

Single
Continuous
Self-timer

Continuous drive    Yes (0.6 fps)
Self-timer    Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Metering modes

Multi
Spot

Exposure compensation    ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing    No
Videography features
Format

MPEG-4
H.264

Microphone    Mono
Speaker    Mono
Resolutions    1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Storage
Storage types    SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity
USB    USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI    Yes (Type D)
Wireless    None
Remote control    No
Physical
Environmentally sealed    No
Battery    Battery Pack
Battery description    Lithium-ion rechargeable LI-50B battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)    220
Weight (inc. batteries)    226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
Dimensions    106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57″)
Other features
Orientation sensor    Yes
Timelapse recording    No
GPS    None

The Olympus TG-320 digital camera features Eight Magic Filter effects, that instantly transforms ordinary scenes into creative ones. The TG-320 has a sophisticated system of double seals that protects the camera’s inner casing, while a double lock mechanism prevents users from unintentionally exposing the card slots, ports and battery compartment underwater.

The TG-320 is waterproof three metres, shock-proof to falls from1.5 metres and freeze-proof to temperatures as low as -10o Celsius, giving youconfidence to take snapshots even in the harshest of conditions.

Features:

• Waterproof to 3m, Shockproof to 1.5m, Freezeproof to -10o Celsius
• Lightweight, ruggedised chassis; hardglass lens barrier for extra-tough lens protection
• 28-102mm* (3.6x) zoom lens with ED lens elements (Extra-low Dispersion lenses)
• 17 scene modes and 8 Magic Filter effects
• HD video recording in 720p

Specifications:

This underwater case for E-PL3 has the bundled diffuser, which works to soften the light of the bundled camera flash (FL-LM1). This in turn makes the whole underwater system more affordable – even for beginners – as it keeps the need for any extra equipment to a minimum, while nonetheless being compatible with existing accessories. Its high-quality polycarbonate design and engineering seals cameras completely from any trace of moisture, as well as cushioning the sensitive equipment from knocks and bumps on land.

The Olympus PT-EP05L Underwater Case features a large, responsive shutter button, a precision zoom lever, and a tight main O-ring seal with a safety lock, ensuring that your valuable investment is protected from direct contact with the ocean. Whether you’re a beginning photographer or a dive master, you can capture beautiful, vibrant images of unique underwater scenes and sea life with this housing.

Features

Housing Features & Specifications:

• For use with Olympus E-PL3 PEN camera.
• - controls.
• Oversized shutter release control.
• Metal cold shoe mount (great feature).
• Plastic construction.
• Glass lens.
• Metal tripod mount.
• 4 x built-in LED’s for close up lighting.
• Built-in dual fibre optic cable holders.
• Able to accept optional Inon accessories inc: wide angle & macro lenses, TTL strobes, LED lights & arm system.
• Includes: PT-EP05L housing, removable flash diffuser, other items are TBA.
• Rated to 45 metres.