Reviews of Top User-Rated Olympus Compact Digital Cameras

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4.5 stars out of 5

Users:

5.0000 stars out of 5

Olympus Pen E-PL1 review

In the 12.3-megapixel Pen E-PL1, Olympus has finally made a Micro Four Thirds camera for the masses. It's cheaper and more plasticky than its predecessors, the Pen E-P1 and Pen E-P2, but it's actually superior. It offers better handling, more versatility, and really excellent picture quality Read more

£550

10 May 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

5.0000 stars out of 5

Olympus mju-7040 review

The 14-megapixel mju-7040 is an attractive and flexible compact camera, packing a speedy 7x wide-angle zoom into a diminutive body. Its 2GB of internal storage, one-click 720p movie-recording mode and in-built photo-browsing software are useful too Read more

£240

18 February 2010 by Rod Lawton

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Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

Users:

4.5000 stars out of 5

Olympus FE-4050 review

The user-friendly Olympus FE-4050 is a marginally pared-down version of its big brother, the FE-5050, with slightly wider dimensions and a more plasticky build. Read more

£90

2 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker

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Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

Users:

4.5000 stars out of 5

Olympus X-880 review

For a sub-£100 camera, the metal-bodied, 8-megapixel X-880 feels sturdy, looks smart, and takes clear, crisp pictures. Although the menu system is quirk-ridden, the snappy autofocus and 5x optical zoom make this a speedy point-and-shoot compact camera for undemanding users Read more

£99

26 February 2009 by Rod Lawton

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Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

4.5000 stars out of 5

Olympus mju 1030SW review

The Olympus mju 1030SW is a very tough and rugged 10-megapixel compact camera. It works to water depths of 10m, can be dropped from 2m and can even withstand a 100kg force. The camera takes great pics and is perfect for use in extreme conditions. Menus are easy to navigate Read more

£250

21 May 2008 by Mark Harris

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

Users:

4.0000 stars out of 5

Olympus FE-180 review

Olympus's 6-megapixel FE-180 is a rare example of a camera with a well-built automatic system -- there are hardly any manual controls, but it still takes a decent image. Basically, the camera runs almost completely on autopilot. It's just the thing for a casual photographer on a budget Read more

£120

26 October 2006 by Will Greenwald

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Editors:

4.0 stars out of 5

Users:

4.0000 stars out of 5

Olympus mju Tough-8000 review

If you're looking for a compact camera that can withstand extraordinary levels of abuse, you might want to check out the mju Tough-8000, particularly as it also functions perfectly well as an everyday camera. The lens could be sharper but, otherwise, you have to look pretty hard to find any flaws with this beast Read more

£225

26 March 2009 by Rod Lawton

CNET UK > Reviews > Cameras and Camcorders > Compact Digital Cameras

Editors:

3.0 stars out of 5

Users:

3.5000 stars out of 5

Olympus IR-500 review

The IR-500 may be a limited digicam, with only a 4-megapixel sensor and a 2.8x optical zoom lens, but it presents its captured pictures and video on its lovely 64mm LCD in a bewildering variety of ways -- it has nine PowerPoint-like transition effects, including zoom, faders, swivels and Venetian blinds and sorted by shooting date as a visual diary Read more

£130

18 January 2006 by David D. Busch

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Editors:

3.5 stars out of 5

Users:

3.5000 stars out of 5

Olympus C-770 Ultra Zoom review

Olympus FE-5050 review

The Olympus FE-5050 is a low-cost, 14-megapixel point-and-shoot with a wild side. The camera's punk-effect filter may be an inspired flourish, but image quality is variable and critical sharpness mostly lacking. Read more

£120

1 November 2010 by Gavin Stoker