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Model Name: Olympus Stylus 725 SW 
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General
Model Number: 725 SW 
Camera Format: Compact 
Currently Manufactured: No 
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Weight: 5.3 oz
(149 g)
Weight With Batteries? No 
Size: 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.8 in.
(91 x 59 x 20 mm)
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3),
1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3),
640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:  
Movie Resolution: 640x480, 320x240, 160x120
Movie Frame Rate: 15, 0
Movie Audio: Yes 
CCD Sensor (Megapixels): 7.40
CCD Size (inches): 1/3" 
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 
Sensor Type: CCD 
Effective Megapixels: 7.10 
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x
Digital Zoom: Yes 
Digital Zoom Values: 5x 
Auto Focus: Yes 
Auto Focus Assist Light?  
Manual Focus: No 
Normal Focus Range: 50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 7 - infinity cm
2.8 - infinity in
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - ??? 
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Display
Optical Viewfinder: No 
LCD Viewfinder: Yes 
LCD Size (inches): 2.5
LCD Resolution (pixels): 115,000
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3 
Shutter Speed Range: 4 - 1/1000
Exp Adj Range (EV): +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Digital ESP multi-pattern, Spot Metering 
Aperture Priority: No 
Shutter Priority: No 
Full Manual Exposure: No 
Self Timer: 12 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash: Yes 
Flash Modes: Auto, red-eye reduction, fill, off 
Flash Guide Number (Meters): n/a
Flash Range Description: Wide: 12.5ft (3.8m), Tele: 8.5ft (2.6m) 
Ext Flash Connection: n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: xD 
Memory Included (MB): 19.0
Uncompressed Format:  
CCD Raw Format: No 
Movie File Format: QuickTime Motion JPEG 
Connectivity
Video Out: Yes 
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):  
Video Usable as Viewfinder:  
External Connections: USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Other Connection: DC In 
Included Software: OLYMPUS MASTER 
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS 
Power
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary Li-40B / Li-42B 
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable 
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included: Yes 
Notes & Features: Rated as shock proof to MIL-STD-810F standard (1.5 meter drop), and waterproof to IEC standard publication 529 IPX8 (continuous use at up to 5 meters depth). 

 


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