Except for autofocus lag, above average speed for a consumer camera.

The 1000's performance is generally above average. Startup and shutdown speeds are above average but shutter response is average. Shot-to-shot cycle times and continuous-mode speeds are above average, though. The weak flash takes an average six seconds to recharge after a full-power shot. Connected to a computer or printer via USB, download speeds are also average. Bottom line, while not a first choice for sports or other really fast-paced action, the 1000 is responsive enough to handle most family photo opportunities.

Battery
Typical battery life for a Lithium-Ion design.

The Olympus Stylus 1000 uses a custom rechargeable LiIon battery for power. The table above shows the number of shots the camera is capable of based on CIPA battery-life and/or manufacturer standard test conditions.

Although the battery life isn't bad, we still recommend picking up a spare battery and keeping it freshly charged and on-hand for long outings.

(Interested readers can find an English translation of the CIPA DC-002 standards document here. (180K PDF document))

Storage
The Olympus Stylus 1000 stores its photos on xD memory cards or in approximately 28.5 MB of internal memory, and no card is included with the camera.

The Olympus Stylus 1000 stores its photos on xD memory cards or in approximately 28.5 MB of internal memory, and no card is included with the camera. (I strongly recommend buying at least a 512 MB card, preferably a 1GB one, to give yourself extra space for extended outings.) The chart below shows how many images can be stored in the internal memory at each size/quality setting.