Price range: £176.48
What is it: Stylish, 12-megapixel compact with 5x optical zoom
What we think: Good specs and a good price make for a great compact camera
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 19 March 2009
Tags: Olympus, Olympus mju 5000, autofocus, xD-Picture Card, LCD screen
We like:
Attractive design and styling; flush-mounted buttons; good overall lens quality; easy to use
We don't like:
Slow beauty mode; reduced resolution at 8 frames per second shooting; uses the xD-Picture Card and microSD formats
CNET UK judgement:
Cutting-edge specs and new technologies might help sell cameras, but, when it comes to using them, it's design and quality that make the difference. The Olympus mju 5000 doesn't push any boundaries, but it's a very well-made camera and a pleasure to use
Full review:
There are plenty of decent 12-megapixel compacts to choose from these days, so can the Olympus mju 5000's 5x zoom, 8 frames per second shooting, and beauty-fix mode elevate it above the ordinary? With all this and a rather chic design, this camera doesn't sound bad for around £160. Continue Reading...
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