Olympus 8-megapixel Digital Cameras

Olympus X-880

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

User rating 9.0

Editor's rating 6.6

Olympus mju 850SW

The 8-megapixel Olympus mju 850SW is a solid super-tough camera, which is waterproofed to 3m, freezeproofed for those extra cold conditions and rugged enough to withstand the impact if you accidently drop it. Its images are warmly coloured, while exposure and focus are excellent too

Editor's rating 7.8

Olympus SP-560 UZ

We loved its predecessor and we love the Olympus SP-560 UZ even more. Keeping the comfortable design, this superzoom's whopping lens stands out as its most prominent feature. Plus, it's packed with plenty of useful, advanced options, all available at a low price

Editor's rating 6.6

Olympus mju 830

The Olympus mju 830 is no fair-weather friend. Its sturdy metal body with rubber seals means it's splashproof, and while you won't want to take it swimming, it can certainly withstand the weather. There's a wealth of scene modes available, helping to tick all the point-and-shoot boxes

Editor's rating 6.0

Olympus u [mju:] 810 Digital

The versatile, water-resistant 8-megapixel Olympus mju 810 Digital adapts to dim environments as readily as it braves damp ones. Thanks to a combination of high sensitivity (up to ISO 3,200), digital image stabilisation and Olympus's Bright Capture pixel-pooling technology, the mju 810 can take and display acceptable pictures in low light

Editor's rating 7.0

Olympus E-500 with 14-45mm lens

A well-designed compact 8-megapixel digital SLR, the Olympus E-500 offers a wide range of features for its class. With more fine-tuning tools than you might expect for the price, this affordable model offers an appealing alternative to competitors

Editor's rating 7.4

Olympus SP-350

The smart-looking Olympus SP-350 is not only one of the most affordable 8-megapixel cameras on the market but also one of the smallest. Its 24 scene modes will appeal to casual photographers, while enthusiasts will appreciate a range of more sophisticated features

Editor's rating 6.6

Olympus u [mju:] Digital 800

With 8 megapixels, aperture- and shutter-priority exposure controls and a top-notch built-in help guide, the compact, 3x-zoom mju Digital 800 sits solidly at the top of Olympus' weather-resistant-camera lineup. It's also one of the smallest and most affordable 8-megapixel cameras on the market

User rating 5.0

Editor's rating 6.6

Olympus Evolt E-300

Editor's rating 8.1