Olympus Stylus 1020

The Stylus 1020 is an ideal compact camera for intermediate users who want more advanced technologies that deliver superior image quality. The Stylus 1020 is perfect for travel, parties and family events.

7x optical zoom

Get more than twice the magnification of a 3x zoom with this ultra-slim 7x optical zoom.

10 million pixels

Over 10 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create large prints without losing a single detail.

Dual Image Stabilization

Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.

HyperCrystal II LCD

With improved contrast and color reproduction, the HyperCrystal II LCD offers more accurate, precise image display, as well as an extra-wide viewing angle and visibility in direct sunlight.

Face Detection

Face Detection tracks your subjects' faces within the frame and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures.

Shadow Adjustment Technology

Shadow Adjustment Technology let's you uncover all of life's details. Capture scenes exactly as you see them, even in difficult lighting situations such as backlight.

Perfect Shot Preview

Using a live, multi-frame window on the LCD, Perfect Shot Preview lets you see the effects of various settings before you shoot, so you can always capture the perfect shot.

Perfect Fix

Use Perfect Fix to correct shooting mistakes instantly. With the touch of a button, lighten up shadows and remove red-eye, so a less-than-perfect shot can still turn out perfect!

In-Camera Panorama mode

In-Camera Panorama mode captures three images and stitches them together to create one amazing panoramic picture. Simply press the shutter button and slowly pan across a panoramic scene.

4.9 frames per second

The Stylus 1020 offers an advanced sequential shooting mode which lets you capture continuous images at 4.9 frames per second while firing the flash for each frame. You won't miss any frame even if you're shooting in low-light situations.

TruePic™ III Image Processor

Developed for the professional Digital SLR, the TruePic™ III Image Processor delivers superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail, and less noise.

Button icons

At every touch, the button icons illuminate so you can easily operate the camera even if you are taking pictures at sunset, at night or in a room lit by candlelight.

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Sensor • 1/2.33" Type CCD
• 10.7 million total pixels
• 10.1 million effective pixels
• Primary colour filter (RGB)

Image sizes • 10M 3648 x 2736
• 5M 2560 x 1920
• 4M 2304 x 1728
• 3M 2048 x 1536
• 2M 1600 x 1200
• 1M 1280 x 960
• VGA 640 x 480
• 16:9 1920 x 1080

Movie clips • 640 x 480 / 30 fps Recording time: 10 s
• 320 x 240 / 15 fps Recording time: 29 min

File formats • JPEG (EXIF 2.21)
• AVI Motion JPEG
• WAV audio

Lens • 6.6 - 46.2 mm
• 37 - 260 mm (35mm equiv.)
• 7x optical zoom
• 9 lenses / 6 groups
• 4 aspherical elements
• f/ 3.5 - 5.3

Image stabilization Yes, Dual Image Stabilization

Conversion lenses No

Digital zoom Yes, up to 5x

Focus • TTL iESP auto focus with contrast detection
• Face Detection AF
• Spot focusing

AF area modes iESP

AF assist lamp No

Focus distance • Standard mode 0.7m - ∞ (wide) / 0.7m - ∞ (tele)
• Macro mode 0.1m - ∞ (wide) / 0.6m - ∞ (tele)
• Super Macro mode Closest focusing distance: 2 cm

Metering • ESP light metering
• Spot metering

Histogram Yes

ISO sensitivity • Auto ISO 80 - 1600
• Manual ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

Exposure compensation • +/- 2 EV
• 1/3 EV steps

Exposure bracketing No

Shutter speed 1/2 - 1/2000 s

Aperture n/a

Modes • Auto
• Programme automatic

Scene modes • Portrait
• Landscape
• Landscape with Portrait
• Night Scene
• Night Scene with portrait
• Sports
• Indoor
• Candle
• Self-portrait
• Available Light Portrait
• Sunset
• Fireworks
• Cuisine
• Behind Glass
• Documents
• Auction
• Shoot & Select 1
• Shoot & Select 2
• Beach and Snow
• Pre-Capturing Movie
• Underwater Wide 1
• Underwater Wide 2
• Underwater Macro

White balance • Auto WB
• Overcast
• Sunlight
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent 1
• Fluorescent 2
• Fluorescent 3

White balance fine tune No

Self timer Yes

Flash • Auto
• Red-eye reduction
• Fill-in
• Off

Flash range • Working range (wide) 0.2 - 3.6 m (Auto ISO)
• Working range (tele) 0.6 - 2.4 m (Auto ISO)

Viewfinder n/a

LCD monitor • 2.7" / 6.9 cm HyperCrystal II LCD
• 230,000 dots
• LCD backlight boost

Connectivity • DC input
• Combined A/V & USB output
• USB 2.0 High Speed

Print compliance • DCF
• EXIF 2.21
• PIM III
• PictBridge
• DPOF

Other features • Mechanical Image Stabilizer
• Face Detection Technology
• In-Camera Panorama
• Pre-Capturing Movie
• Perfect Shot Preview
• Guide function
• Self timer

Storage xD-Picture Card

Power • LI-50B Li-ion cell
• LI-40C Charger (included)

Weight (no batt) 135 g (4.8 oz)

Dimensions 99 x 56.3 x 25.2 mm (3.9 x 2.2 x 1.0 in)