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Olympus is expanding its rugged outdoor camera line with two new additions: the 8-megapixel Stylus 850 SW and the 10.1-megapixel Olympus Stylus 1030 SW.

Along with increased resolution, the new Olympus Stylus 1030 SW has a wider lens, a larger and improved HyperCrystal II LCD display, is still waterproof to 33 feet, and can take a fall of 6 feet.

For those who love to capture the unforgettable scuba diving moments, this camera includes 4 underwater scene modes. In fact this camera seems to be quite a catch for the outdoorsy person - from snorkeling to mountain biking to skiing. Its rugged design can take what you dish out in the desert or mountains or oceans.

The new wide 3.6x optical zoom lens is equivalent to a 28-102mm zoom in the 35mm format. The wide angle lens is just what the outdoor person wants too.

The 850 SW

Just like its big brother (1030 SW) the Stylus 850 SW performs in all types of terrain and weather. It still performs when the temperature dips well below freezing (14 degrees Fahrenheit; -10 degrees Celsius) — is dustproof and comes in a rainbow of colors:  blue, yellow, pink, black and silver.