Olympus Imaging Corporation has unveiled its latest line of digital shooters, just in time for the hot summer of fun memories.

Billed as one of the summer must-haves for road trips, high-altitude treks and beach frolics, the SP-600UZ is one of the the new faces in the SP series. Combining the lens performance of an SLR with the simplicity of a compact, this model is great for shooting not just photos, but high-definition movies as well.

The SP-600UZ is a digital camera equipped with a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a remarkably wide shooting range with focal lengths ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 420mm telephoto.

Thanks to its advanced optical expertise, Olympus has been able to incorporate in a compact, palm-size camera the same high-powered super-telephoto capability that normally makes SLR cameras so bulky and heavy.

And because it is so small, this camera is an ideal travelling companion, offering the power of a full-size camera and lenses without increasing the amount of luggage. The SP-600UZ is an easy-to-use "all-in-one" camera that makes it possible anyone to enjoy the pleasure of advanced photography.

The super-telephoto 15x optical zoom can capture big, up-close images of even the most distant subjects, creating high-impact pictures by capturing details that cannot be seen with the naked eye, such as the facial expressions of children in athletic or theatrical events or athletes in professional sport competitions.

The SP-800UZ, the smallest compact digital camera in its class and the first in the world to incorporate a 30x optical zoom, is equipped with a high-magnification zoom lens that covers a remarkably wide shooting range with focal lengths ranging from 28mm wide-angle to 840mm telephoto.

It is also so small to slip in any pockets, in your jeans or camping packs or beach bags, but still offering the power of a full-size camera and lenses. It is another easy-to-use "all-in-one" camera from OLYMPUS.

Next is the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 Micro Four Thirds System interchangeable lens digital camera. Positioned as an entry-level model, the PEN E-PL1 is equipped with a new Live Guide interface makes it easy for users to get the results they want even if they have little previous experience with photography.

Featuring a new interface specifically designed to be more friendly to compact camera users, the new E-PL1 is an entry-level model that makes PEN series photographic quality accessible to an even wider range of consumers than before. In addition to delivering high-quality photos with full-auto ease, the E-PL1 features a new Live Guide interface that makes it easy for users to exercise their creativity.

For outdoor activities, there's the µTOUGH-6020 compact digital camera that incorporates all of our most powerful “toughness” features.

Waterproof to a depth of 5 metres, shockproof against falls from as high as 1.5 metres, and freezeproof at temperatures as low as -10°, this camera boasts a stylish design, outstanding imaging performance.

The new µTOUGH-8010 inherits the proven super-tough structure of its predecessor — it’s waterproof to a depth of 10 metres, dustproof to keep out sand and dirt, shockproof against drop impacts from as high as 2 metres, freezeproof at temperatures as low as -10°C and crushproof loads up to 100kgf.

This new digital camera is surprisingly sophisticated, now offering the outstanding imaging power of a 14-megapixel CCD as well as powerful 5x zoom and high performance “DUAL IS.