Olympus Stylus 770SW Digital Camera Review

by Emily Raymond
Published on May 23, 2007

Navigation
Intro	Testing / Performance
Physical Tour	Components
Design / Layout	Modes
Control Options	Image Parameters
Connectivity / Extras	Overall Impressions
Conclusion	Specs
Sample Photos	Photo Gallery

Picture Quality / Size Options (6.75)
The image quality sub-menu can be found on the initial screen that appears when the Menu button is pushed. The following options are found.

SHQ – 3072 x 2304
HQ – 3072 x 2304
SQ1 – 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536
SQ2 – 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480

Some scene modes and settings limit the resolution. For instance, the high-speed continuous burst mode only shoots at a 2048 x 1536-pixel image size. Candle and Available Light scene modes are also limited to that size, which is hardly enough for a decent 4 x 6-inch print. In the playback mode, users can shrink pictures to 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels in the menu.

Picture Effects Mode (7.75)
There aren’t any picture effects that can be applied before recording, but there are plenty in the playback mode. Black & White and Sepia color modes can be applied although neither looks stellar. Better results can be found with the included Olympus Master Software. On the camera, the brightness and saturation can be tweaked on +/- five full-step scales. Frames and labels can be added to individual pictures, so users could essentially snap a picture of their parents, add a label like “Congratulations,” put a cute frame around it and print off an anniversary card for them directly from the camera. Calendar and scrapbook layout pages are available too.