The most famous form of camera is a digital compact camera which is pretty easy to use. It is a product of the very famous Olympus mju-Tough series. It has a 12 megapixel resolution which offers a superb clarity. The CCD-Chip (1/2,33″) sensor fitted in this device further enhance the overall performance. The maximum resolution of this camera is around 3,968 X 2,976 Pixel which is quite high for a digital compact camera. It is fitted with a LCD screen which measures around 2.7 inches diagonally. The optical zoom of 3.6 X and a digital zoom of 5 X enable you to clearly record distant objects.

You can only store a limited amount of pictures if you use the internal memory which is around 45 MB. You can easily increase the memory by installing a memory card of various formats such as micro SecureDigital (micro SD) and xD-Picture Card (XD). It offers a fabulous light sensitivity of about 50 – 1600 ISO. In some cameras transferring stored images into your PC is pretty difficult but the Olympus MJU Tough 8000 is equipped with a USB 2.0 port so that you can easily connect it with your computer. The built in flash enables you to record crystal clear pictures even if the light conditions are not proper.

It is installed with a rechargeable battery that can be easily charged using the charger provided with the whole kit. Furthermore, it also features a number of white balance programmes which enable you to adjust according to the lighting conditions.