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With HD video and HDMI output, built-in LED lighting, new shooting options, and SDHC card support, the new Tough-8010 and Tough-6020 are not just built to take a beating.

Aw, yeah. The pre-PMA part is officially on. Olympus is kicking out a foursome of new shooters this fine morning (or evening, for those camped out in the great state of Hawaii), so we’ll just get right to it. The SP-800UZ megazoom (which we spotted a few days ago) boasts an almost mind-melting 30x optical zoomer, a 14 megapixel image sensor, dual image stabilization, AF tracking, 720p movie mode, face detection and a 3-inch rear LCD. The SP-600UZ sports a stepped-down list of features, including a 12 megapixel sensor, 15x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch rear LCD. Both cams support SDHC / SD cards and are slated to ship next month, with the big boy setting you back $349.99 and the other guy $249.99. Moving on, there’s the “shockproof, waterproof, crushproof and freezeproof” Stylus Tough 8010 and 6020, both of which feature a 14 megapixel sensor, HD movie mode, 5x wide-angle optical zoom, 2.7-inch rear LCD and an HDMI output. The only major difference is the toughness level; the 8010 can withstand a 6.6-foot drop and 220 pounds of pressure, whereas the 6020 can only withstand a 5-foot drop and undisclosed amount of pressure. Check ’em later this month for $399.99 (8010) / $299.99 (6020). Full releases are after the break, per usual.

Updated: The good guys at Olympus gave us a chance to check out the new cams today. The Stylus Tough point and shoots continue to feel really solid, and the SP-800UZ felt surpsingly light in our hands. We also dig the comfortable rubberry grip on both the SP-800UZ and the SP-600UZ. But the new bodies aside, the Magic Filter mode is pretty cool, especially the drawing function that turns your shot into a sketch. Check out some of our hands-on shots below.

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