So, I am one of those consumers that debate the purchase of a new electronic device nearly to the point that when I am ready to make my purchase the item is nearly obsolete. While I did do my fair share of research on the Olympus Stylus 1010 it was pretty easy to decide on this compact point and shoot. I previously owned a small Sony 5mp with a 3x optical zoom and often found myself desiring much more zoom ability. While I would have loved to step up to a digital SLR I just could not justify the extra cash for my purposes. Long story short, I have thoroughly enjoyed owning this camera. I am especially pleased with the level of zoom of this very slim camera. I am also thankful Olympus finally started allowing the use of a memory format other than the proprietary XD memory (which has a max storage capacity of 2 gb). I purchased a 4 GB mini-SD card and can take more pictures than I could ever need. One drawback that almost made me return the camera was the fact that some of the options do not allow you to take full advantage of the 10mp capabilities. For instance, in the fastest burst modes you can only take 3mp pictures. While this would have been a large complaint, the speed at which this camera shoots blew me away. It is the next best thing to an SLR in my opinion. In short, this is a very good camera if you want something sleek, sexy and packs an amazing zoom. There are other cameras on the market that do just as good of a job if not better but not most of these have the standard 3x optical lens which just does not cut it.

Recommended: Yes

Amount Paid (US$): 249.99
This Camera is a Good Choice if You Want Something... Flexible Enough for Enthusiasts