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Mar 2, 2011

Olympus’ TOUGH TG-810 Camera Feels the Brute Force of 100kg Blows

Could you withstand a force of 100kg? Olympus is claiming its TOUGH TG-810 camera can. Naturally, I'd like to see video evidence of that (wouldn't we all?), but all we have for now is Olympus' word. What we can probably take them on is the three-sensor GPS, electronic compass and inbuilt manometer (ladies, that's not what you think it is—it's actually a pressure-measuring tool).

In regards to optics, the camera has a 14MP sensor, with a 5x wide zoom on the lens. ISO rangeis 80 - 1600, and it can record video at 720p. Further pushing the envelope on its "all adventurer" schtick, it also has four underwater scene modes. "Capturing escapee genitals from bathing suits" probably isn't one of them.

You'll be able to pick it up sometime this month for €299 in Europe, or $400 in the US.

35 comments:

  1. DudemeisterMarch 2, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    So a fat man could keep it in his back pocket and it wouldn't break if he sat down. Awesome.

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  2. baxxmanMarch 2, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    I know a guy, he is really clumsy. Will send him that!
    http://baxxmans.blogspot.com/

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  3. Jesse BrooksMarch 2, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Sounds like a nifty little camera.

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  4. www.info-it-tech.roMarch 2, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    nice cam

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  5. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Nice camera, looks kind of bulky though.

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  6. PatwaMarch 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    arr nice cam ^^

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  7. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    reminds me of the panasonic tough book.

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  8. StyronMarch 2, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    I prefer a Single Reflex Camera. And who needs 14mp? You only use it when you need posters. It's a good camera but i prefer a more professional look. Good for consumers but utterly ridicule for a photographer/journalist.

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  9. RarglolMarch 2, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I'm gonna need something more portable than this :\

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  10. DrackarMarch 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I like the idea of something like this for what it's used for...rugged use in bad conditions. The idea of a camera that you can drop, get wet, sit on, and it will still function is a very good one...as long as the pictures are good.

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  11. TarahMarch 2, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I wish I could afford a new camera!

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  12. EngelhartMarch 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    It'd probably be great for divers with all that underwater stuff, and the 100kb pressure resistivity probably refers to that.

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  13. ChrisMarch 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    After water got into my previous camera, I am now looking for a waterproof camera

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  14. killerkunMarch 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Finally I can use a digital camera to fix the broken leg of my fridge

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  15. ZakkMarch 3, 2011 at 12:28 AM

    love it.

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  16. Patti D.March 3, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    that camera looks super ugly!

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  17. D22 ZoneMarch 3, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Nice camera! I like how everything is becoming more digital :D

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  18. AnonymousMarch 3, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Man that camera looks like it can take a beating!

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  19.  March 3, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    that's one badass camera

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  20. MetamorphictionMarch 3, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    As you said, video proof is now required.

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  21. Devon DavidsonMarch 4, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Maybe you should create a donate button that people can contribute to so you can purchase one and test out that claim for us. :P

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  22. MatthijsMarch 4, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    I've got a different cam, samsung, very good one

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  23. Suciô SanchezMarch 4, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I need a cheap waterproof digital camera for a project this summer. Any suggestions?

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  24. Bargain HunterMarch 4, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Wow that is hectic!

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  25. theonebloggerMarch 5, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    looks pretty sick

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  26. SpooNMarch 5, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    MEEE WANT

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  27. JasonMarch 5, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    very nice looking point and shoot

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  28. edMarch 5, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    mirin' your blogspot name

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  30. DiorfMarch 6, 2011 at 1:25 AM

    Would be great to have a camera able to stand up to some abuse.

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  31. Fire PursuitMarch 6, 2011 at 2:40 AM

    i think a friend of mine wants to buy one of these.

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  32. GreyMarch 6, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    nice camera! How does it compare to a DSLR?

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  33. PANDA.JPGMarch 6, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    That thing seriously looks like a monster...wow.

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  34. ilulzMarch 9, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    I might buy one, but not this one, maybe a canon

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  35. GreyMarch 9, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    How does this one compare to the Sony powershot?

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