Digital cameras are available to meet just about any need a user can have. There are small cameras that are easy to carry and there are larger DSLR cameras that take higher quality images. The problem with many DSLR cameras is that they are large and bulky devices.

Olympus has announced a new camera built on the micro four thirds lens system that has the smaller dimension of a point-and-shoot camera but promises to deliver the image quality and features of a DSLR. The camera is called the Olympus E-P1 and has a 12.3-megapixel resolution.

Olympus this week unveiled a trio of new Stylus compact digital cameras which it says offer dual image stabilization, 2.7-inch LCDs and a feature called “Perfect Shot Preview.” These models are the Stylus 840, Stylus 1010 and Stylus 1020 and pricing will range between about $250 and $350.

Perfect Shot Preview, as described by Olympus, “enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot.” The Stylus 1010 and 1020 will both offer 10-megapixels of shooting ability, with the Stylus 840 chiming in at 8-megapixels.

Expect all three Stylus digital cameras in stores by March. You can get the full details after the jump.

Any fans of the rugged Olympus Stylus models will be happy to hear that they’ve giving the Stylus 720 SW an upgrade with a couple new models. The 10.1 megapixel Olympus Stylus 1030 SW is the tougher of the two and comes encased in an all-metal chassis with the ability to withstand drops from 6.6 feet.

Not only can the 1030 take a hit but its frame can withstand 220 pounds of pressure. It’s also rated as waterproof for taking photos underwater at up to 33 feet below the surface and can stand cold of down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (remember that water freezes at 32).

For extreme sport enthusiasts or those of you who just fall down a lot and are looking for a quality digital camera that will last you more than one day of action; Olympus may have just the ticket.

The 7.1 megapixel Olympus Mju 770 SW digital camera is one tough camera, especially for its class. The 770 SW is shock proof for drops of up to 1.5 meters and can support crushing pressure of up to 100 kg which should make sitting on it in your back pocket OK. The tough camera is also waterproof on its own for depths up to 10 meters, not to mention making the occasional rain or puddle a non-event. An optional waterproof case can bring that depth down to 40 meters. In addition, it can still operate in temperatures down to -10 degrees C.

For underwater use, …

Voice recorders had a time when I thought they were pretty cool because they had those tiny little cassette tapes. I remember going to the doctor’s office (for routine visits, of course) and seeing many little tapes lying around with different files where the doctors would dictate on them and file them away.

Well, voice records have come a long way, and dictation is not recorded onto little tapes anymore. If you are in need of a good voice recorder for dictation or anything else, Olympus has a sweet one. The Olympus WS-320M is a digital voice recorder with a few extra features. Aside from being able to record up to 277 hours, it can also be used as a music player supporting MP3’s and WMA files, and will work as a storage drive with up …

With the 7.1 megapixel resolution and 5x optical zoom in this compact frame, Olympus has done well with it’s Stylus 750 Digital Camera. Olympus has incorporated some advanced image stabilization features into the 750, including Dual Image stabilization and Digital Image stabilization to reduce the chance of blur when you are moving or the object you are shooting is.

With the Stylus 750, Olympus had come out with the thinnest 5x optical zoom camera in it’s class, which is great for getting those close up shots without having to lug a large gadget in your pocket. This camera is also weatherproofed, allowing for use in the rain, spraying waves or on the ski slope.

Some other features on of the Stylus 750 Digital Camera include a 2.5″ LCD screen to view photos and aim your shots, and a shutter speed of 1/1000 sec to 1/2 …