Olympus announced today a new compact superzoom camera, it features a 24x optical zoom, 16MP back-lit CMOS sensor that allows to capture 1080p Full HD movies, ISO range up to 6400, for high speed processing the SZ-31MR comes with twin TruePic V processors, with SZ 31MR you get a high-res 3.0-inch 920k dot touchscreen for crystal clear display.
The new SZ-31MR have Multi Motion Movie IS (Image Stabilization for video) and Dual Image Stabilization (for still images) all but eliminate blur, even when you’re moving and shooting at the same time. Hand-Held Starlight Mode enables you to shoot blur-free, beautiful night scenes while holding the camera in your hands and without a tripod.
The SZ-31MR iHS incorporates revolutionary Multi-Recording functionality that simultaneously captures 1080p HD Video and 16-Megapixel still images without missing a frame.
The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will be available in late April and ships with a Strap, USB Cable, USB-to-AC Adapter (F-2AC), Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-50B), Quick Start Guide, A/V Cable, Instruction Manual on CD-ROM, a software CD-ROM including [ib] (Windows) and OLYMPUS Viewer 2 (Win/Mac), and a Warranty Card.
Estimated Street Price: $399.99 (Available in Silver and Black)