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Olympus Stylus 1000 Performance
Timing and Performance
Except for autofocus lag, above average speed for a consumer camera.
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Startup/Shutdown
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Power on
to first shot |
1.8 seconds
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Time it takes for LCD to turn on and lens to deploy
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Shutdown
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1.5 seconds
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How long it takes to retract lens
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Buffer clearing time
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13 seconds
(10 seconds buffer clearing in LF JPEG) |
Worst case buffer clearing time. -- This is the delay after a set of shots before you can remove the card. Some cameras won't retract their lenses and shut down until the buffer is cleared.
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Mode switching
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Play to Record,
first shot |
1.0 seconds
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Time until first shot is captured
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Record to play
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6.4 seconds
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Time to display a large/fine file immediately after capture
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Display
recorded image |
0.8 second
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Time to display a large/fine file already on the memory card.
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Shutter response (Lag Time):
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Full Autofocus Wide
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0.80 second
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Time from fully pressing shutter button to image capture, zoom lens at wide angle position.
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Full Autofocus Tele
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0.80 second
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Time from fully pressing shutter button to image capture, zoom lens at telephoto position.
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Prefocused
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0.116 second
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Time to capture, after half-pressing and holding shutter button.
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Cycle time (shot to shot)
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Single Shot mode
Large Fine JPEG |
6.14 seconds
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Time per shot, averaged over 20 shots
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Single Shot mode
640x480 JPEG |
3.27 seconds
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Time per shot, averaged over 20 shots
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Early shutter
penalty? |
No / Yes with flash
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Some cameras refuse to snap another shot if you release and press the shutter too quickly in Single Shot mode, making "No" the preferred answer
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Continuous mode
2048x1536 JPEG |
0.27 second (3.75 frames per second);
12 seconds to clear |
Time per shot, averaged over buffer length or 20 shots, whichever came first
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Continuous mode
640x480 JPEG |
0.27 second (3.75 frames per second);
13 seconds to clear |
Time per shot, averaged over buffer length or 20 shots, whichever came first
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Flash recycling
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6 seconds
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Flash at maximum output
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Download speed
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Windows Computer, USB 2.0
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814 KBytes/sec
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Typical Values:
Less than 600=USB 1.1; 600-770=USB 2.0 Low; More than 770=USB 2.0 High |
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 and Storage Capacity
Battery
Typical battery life for a Lithium-Ion design.
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LiIon rechargeable battery
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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.
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Resolution/Quality 28 MB Internal Memory |
Fine | Normal | |
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3648 x 2736
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Images
(Avg size) |
5 5.0 MB |
11 2.5 MB |
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Approx.
Compression |
6:1 | 12:1 | |
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2560 x 1920
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 22 1.2 MB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 12:1 | |
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2304 x 1728
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 28 994 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 12:1 | |
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2048 x 1536
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 35 785 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 12:1 | |
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1600 x 1200
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 43 642 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 9:1 | |
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1280 x 960
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 67 417 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 9:1 | |
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1024 x 768
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 102 272 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 9:1 | |
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640 x 480
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Images
(Avg size) |
- | 158 176 KB |
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Approx.
Compression |
- | 3:1 | |
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.
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Note: For details, test results, and analysis of the many tests done with this camera, please click on the tabs at the beginning of the review or below.
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