Olympus Mju 1060

zoom, durability, portability, image quality

viewfinder

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

£218).

A great-looking camera with some standout features, but some little quirks let it down slightly. Performance is good overall, with plenty of functionality included

Build quality, image quality, lens

Menu system, low light performance, value

Although it is quite expensive, the Mju 1060 offers superior build quality, stylish appearance and simplicity of use, combined with very good image quality.

Very good colour - good skin tones ; 7x optical zoom lens ; Large high quality 3.0 inch screen ; Ultra compact, stylish metal body ; Includes face detection and anti-shake technologies ; Quick - with some very quick continuous shooting modes (at 3mp) ;...

The Olympus Mju 1060 is a very good camera - however it has some minor flaws - which if corrected would make this an excellent camera. One of the most obvious flaws with this camera was the lack of focus assist lamp - this meant that the camera would...

Style - ease of use - length of zoom

The MJU 1060 does most things well enough. Perhaps focusing could be that bit sharper

When it comes to picture quality, shutter design and the majority of features the MJU 1060 is a fairly typical point and shoot digital camera. The main attraction is the 7x optical zoom lens in a compact body. This is a very handy feature in a smaller...

Lots of useful modes such as Guide and iAuto mode for beginners ; Slim design ; long zoom range

Poor ISO performance ; video capture could be better

To sum it up, this is the camera for you if you are not completely familiar with cameras in general.

7x optical zoom with stabilisation, intuitive beginner modes, 3in display

High noise levels, slow shot-to-shot time, missing several key manual features

Olympus' MJU 1060 is a pretty decent beginner camera with its large screen and bevy of novice modes, but its images have some issues and it can be slow at times.

7x optical zoom with stabilisation, intuitive beginner modes, 3in display

High noise levels, slow shot-to-shot time, missing several key manual features

Stylish ; Easy to use ; Nice mix of auto and manual options ; Good 7x optical zoom

No wide-angle ; Slow between shots ; No optical viewfinder

Conclusion Whether you're after simple or a little sophistication, the Olympus Mju 1060 delivers both in a stylish package. Its long zoom range will give it a leg up on many 10-megapixel competitors in its price range too.

A simple but helpful additional feature is the illumination of the function identifiers on the Mju 1060. When the camera is turned on, a function is accessed, or a shooting mode is changed, a green light shines through the majority of buttons making...