Olympus cameras have been around it seems like forever. Many professionals prefer Olympus cameras for their excellent image stabilization. Some of the Olympus compact camera models in the market have seven or more stabilization stops. Most modern cameras hover in the range of 3 to 5 stops. So you know with an Olympus digital camera, you can work handheld or in low light and get amazing sharp images. Olympus also makes some of the best camera bodies in the business. Tough, rugged, and built for adventure. If you're the adventuring type, you can definitely make the most of Olympus compact cameras!