A handful of new compacts, starting with the Stylus 1050SW digital compact camera, which is claimed to be shock-proof to 1.5m, water-proof to 3m and freeze-proof to -10°C. Sporting a 10.1MP sensor, 2.7” LCD and 3x (38-114mmequiv) zoom lens, it has features such as Advanced Face Detection, Shadow Adjustment, Noise Reduction and 'Image Stabilization' (aka high ISO). The new TAP control lets one adjust settings and review images with a tap on the shutter release button.

The Olympus 1050 SW – main features:

* High-precision 3x optical zoom (38-114 mm*) to capture everything from great scenes to stunning portraits, even in tough conditions
* Shoot even when it's rough, wet and cold – shockproof to 1.5m**, waterproof to 3m*** and freezeproof to -10°C
* TAP Control Menu for great convenience
* Advanced Face Detection of up to 16 persons for perfectly focused and exposed faces, plus correct exposure of other image areas
* 6.9cm/2.7" HyperCrystal II LCD for excellent previews even in direct sunlight
* 10.1 Megapixels to make poster-size prints
* Digital Image Stabilisation for less blur
* TruePic III image processor for faster image handling and higher image quality
* Liven up your memories with movie recording with sound (up to VGA resolution at 30fps)
* Pre-Capture Movie mode
* xD-Picture Card and microSD Card compatible