1. 8.0 megapixel
2. Optical zoom - 3x; Digital Zoom - 4x
3. LCD Display - 2.5 inch
4. Face detection
5. Digital image stabilization

Editorial Review :

The Olympus FE-20 unites strength and simplicity. The power of its 3x optical zoom and 8 megapixels is always at your fingertips with this sleek and compact camera measuring just 21.5mm in depth. But don't let its looks and features fool you - the FE-20 is fun and easy to use. Face Detection technology makes it simple to capture your friends and family with optimal focus and exposure settings. And with digital image stabilization, ISO values of up to 1000 help prevent blur, so you can always be sure that your pictures will come out crisp and clear. This stylish, powerful camera's LCD makes framing and reviewing your shots a cinch.

Customer Review :

they could'nt sell this camera to me

I only had the camera for about a week but returned it immediately because the picture quality was so poor. Grainy and blurry. Also, it took forever between pictures so forget spontaneous shots. Even worse w/ the flash. I wouldn't waste your money but even more so, any frustration on this camera. Too bad, I used to like Olympus.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
3. 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
4. Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
5. Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. The Shockproof casing is a durable metal body that has an innovative shock-absorbing construction with a floating circuit board that can protect the Stylus 850SW from drops up to 5 feet. If you ever wanted to take pictures of aquatic life now you can, the Stylus 850SW has Waterproof seals and gaskets that keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater. When you're skiing or snowboarding you will enjoy the Freezeproof and Digital Image Stabilization features that allows you to take perfect photos of fast moving subjects in cold climates up to -10c/14f. Easily view photos on the 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD display at extra-wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Focus Range Normal mode - 0.5m - infinity, Macro Mode - 0.2M - infinity, Tele - 0.3m - infinity 1/1000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 14.8MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - xD-Picture Card (1GB,2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes Flash Working Range - 0.2m - 5.3m @ ISO 800 Wide, 0.3m - 3.7m @ ISO 800 Tele USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port Approximate Battery Life - 190 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.7(W) x 2.4(H) x 0.84(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.8oz (without battery & media card)

Customer Review :

Night mode dont work

This product looks cool but image stabilization is not good and night mode dose not work as expected rest of the stuff is really good.

Rating :

Great Camera!

This camera is awesome! Waterproof and Shockproof...that's exactly what I need in a camera and it also takes an awesome picture. It's also reasonably priced. Great value over all!

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Olumpus 850SW

5 stars. Very good camera to take hunting/rafting/hiking trips. I think you do give up a little picture quality with the small lense. Pay attention to sun angle.

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LOVE IT!!!

This is probably the best money I spend all year! I love this camera, it is so easy to use and it makes it less stressful to have out all the time with it being water proof and shock proof. It takes great pictures and I love all the different settings. I haven't used it underwater yet but will in a few months and cant wait to try it out! I highly recommend this camera!

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Super versatile and highly recommended

I love this camera! I bought it to keep in my purse and as a back up to my SLR. I end up using it more than the SLR. I haven't tried it in the water yet, but I used it in the snow which was really cool because I wouldn't have wanted my expensive camera to get wet. I even took it snowmobiling. Also I let my little neices and nephews use/play with it without worrying about if they're going to drop it or chew on it :) It has a lot of different modes to choose from, more than I'll ever use, but it's nice to just switch to a different mode in any situation without changing any settings manually. I think the image quality is great - I haven't tried any close ups or anything like that (that's what my SLR is for). I highly recommend this camera to anyone.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
3. 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
4. Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
5. Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. The Shockproof casing is a durable metal body that has an innovative shock-absorbing construction with a floating circuit board that can protect the Stylus 850SW from drops up to 5 feet. If you ever wanted to take pictures of aquatic life now you can, the Stylus 850SW has Waterproof seals and gaskets that keeps water out so you can take pictures as deep as 10 feet underwater. When you're skiing or snowboarding you will enjoy the Freezeproof and Digital Image Stabilization features that allows you to take perfect photos of fast moving subjects in cold climates up to -10c/14f. Easily view photos on the 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD display at extra-wide viewing angles even in direct sunlight. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory. Focus Range Normal mode - 0.5m - infinity, Macro Mode - 0.2M - infinity, Tele - 0.3m - infinity 1/1000 -1/2 sec. (up to 4 Sec. In Night Scene mode) Shutter Speed Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 ISO 14.8MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Media Card Slot - xD-Picture Card (1GB,2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) Built-in Flash with Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off Flash modes Flash Working Range - 0.2m - 5.3m @ ISO 800 Wide, 0.3m - 3.7m @ ISO 800 Tele USB Connector, Audio/Video Output, DC Input System Requirements - Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X 10.3 or later, USB port Approximate Battery Life - 190 Shots Approximate Unit Dimensions - 3.7(W) x 2.4(H) x 0.84(D) Approximate Unit Weight - 4.8oz (without battery & media card)

Customer Review :

Great Camera!

This camera is awesome! Waterproof and Shockproof...that's exactly what I need in a camera and it also takes an awesome picture. It's also reasonably priced. Great value over all!

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LOVE IT!!!

This is probably the best money I spend all year! I love this camera, it is so easy to use and it makes it less stressful to have out all the time with it being water proof and shock proof. It takes great pictures and I love all the different settings. I haven't used it underwater yet but will in a few months and cant wait to try it out! I highly recommend this camera!

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Night mode dont work

This product looks cool but image stabilization is not good and night mode dose not work as expected rest of the stuff is really good.

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Super versatile and highly recommended

I love this camera! I bought it to keep in my purse and as a back up to my SLR. I end up using it more than the SLR. I haven't tried it in the water yet, but I used it in the snow which was really cool because I wouldn't have wanted my expensive camera to get wet. I even took it snowmobiling. Also I let my little neices and nephews use/play with it without worrying about if they're going to drop it or chew on it :) It has a lot of different modes to choose from, more than I'll ever use, but it's nice to just switch to a different mode in any situation without changing any settings manually. I think the image quality is great - I haven't tried any close ups or anything like that (that's what my SLR is for). I highly recommend this camera to anyone.

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Olumpus 850SW

5 stars. Very good camera to take hunting/rafting/hiking trips. I think you do give up a little picture quality with the small lense. Pay attention to sun angle.

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1. 0.7" Super-Slim, All-Metal Body
2. Face Detection
3. Digital Image Stabilization
4. Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
5. AVI Movie with Sound

Editorial Review :

Capture memories wherever you go. The Olympus FE-360 Digital Camera is so slim, you can take it anywhere. And it's so easy to use, you won't have to worry about a thing. And so affordable, it's hard to believe the amazing results. It's an ideal choice for first-time digital camera users or anyone who wants an incredible value.

Formats - JPEG, AVI Motion JPEG with Sound Movie Mode - 640x480, 320x240 Self-Timer - 12 Seconds 20.5MB Internal Memory xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), comes with an adapter for a microSDHC memory card Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Panorama - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with OLYMPUS Master software when using Olympus brand xD-Picture Card Face Detection - Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures 20 Shooting Modes including Portrait, Sunset, Night Scene, Landscape, Underwater, etc High-resolution CCD - Create large-format prints Live, multi-frame window on the LCD - preview the effects of various settings before you shoot In-camera Help Guides provide a brief description of camera settings and features My Favorites - This in-camera album stores your favorite images so you can easily share them with friends and family Dimensions - 3.7W x 2.2H x 0.70D, with lens part - 0.8 D (93.9 x 55.6 x 16.8 mm, with lens - 20.3mm) Weight - 3.7oz (104g) without batteries and media card

Customer Review :

not bad

cons:
buttons are too small for efficient selection
menus have to be navigated multiple levels to reach desired settings area
GUI look is bad
card writing is a bit slow
pros:
not bad for the price

Rating :

Keep looking... this one's not worth the money.

We have had an Olympus Stylus 710 for three years and I've really loved it with the exception that the battery door cracked a few months ago. According to Olympus' customer service department it was going to cost over $100 to have it fixed. Rather than mess with that, we decided to upgrade our camera for about the same price. We saw a sale ad for the Olympus FE360 and decided to go for it. After all, we loved our old Olympus, and this one is several years newer with 1 more MP than our old one, so it should be even BETTER, right?

Yeah, not so much.

I can't even begin to explain how horribly disappointed I was in the FE360. The shutter speed is AWFUL. It's even slower than our original digital camera from seven years ago, and it's WAY worse than the Stylus 710. I kept telling myself I must have been doing something wrong... so I re-read the manual and I was doing exactly what it said to do. How could a newer camera be *worse* than our old one of the same brand? I'm not sure what they did, but they managed it somehow!

Even so, I decided that I'd give it a few days and now I'm kicking myself. I took all our Christmas pictures with it and they are ALL dark and many are blurry. I missed so many "Kodak moments" because of the delayed shutter action, and the ones I did end up with aren't even a good quality. We have two young children and any shot with the slightest movement in it was ruined. Thank goodness for PhotoShop b/c I was able to salvage a few of the clear but dark ones. It was almost as if the flash wasn't strong enough or have a long enough range. I took over 100 pictures with this camera and about 80% of them were total flops. Our kids have blue eyes so we're used to dealing with red eye to some degree, but this was just crazy. I could probably have dealt with that aspect if it was an easy fix after the fact but the red-eye reduction tool was completely worthless as well.

Another complaint, the cord that you need to connect the camera to your computer to upload pictures is no longer the standard USB cord. It's similar but smaller. What a pain! As if I need one more cord coming out of the back of my computer...

One more warning, beware of Olympus' customer service. After deciding to return the FE360 and get my money back I did more online research to find out about fixing my old Olympus Stylus 710. As it turns out, the battery cover I had had an issue with is a VERY common problem across the board with many Olympus digital cameras. It also turns out that although Olympus claims you have to send your camera to their service department for repair, and that it will be a flat rate repair cost of $105 to fix it (no matter what your repair is), and that you cannot order the part and fix it yourself... I asked the customer service rep this question specifically... you actually CAN order the part yourself but not from Olympus. I found it online for $22 from an independent vendor and my old camera is as good as new. All it took was a small screwdriver and about 3 minutes to replace that piece.

Don't jump the gun and buy this camera just b/c of the reasonable price. Look at Consumer Reports or another consumer product rating guide and make sure you know what you're getting. Also, make sure you order your new camera from a place that will accept returns unconditionally. I saw several places that charge a 20% "restocking fee" if you decide to return it.

Rating :

Battery Life not that great

I'm a little disappointed with the battery life on this camera. I've had other cameras that have lasted alot longer. I just used it tonight for a night parade and kept it on inbetween floats and it only seemed to last about 30 minutes.

It could need a replacement battery but it is only 3 weeks old. It works great for outdoor daylight shots, but doesn't really do that great in low light even with a flash.

Is is okay for the money, but I would recommend that you save the extra money and get a little more expensive camera.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; Face Detection
3. 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Perfect Shot Preview mode
4. Waterproof to 10 feet; shockproof to 5 feet
5. Stores images on xD Picture Cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The Stylus 850 SW is designed for active people who want a tough camera that can keep up with their on-the-go lifestyles. Incredibly durable, sleek and stylish, the Stylus 850 SW is a must-have vacation and party accessory.Accidents happen. A rugged metal body and revolutionary shock-absorbing construction are designed to withstand a 5-foot fall, drop or other mishaps. Innovative waterproof seals and gaskets allow you to take underwater movies and amazing pictures in a pool, lake or ocean. Perfect for skiing, snowboarding, sledding and other winter fun, this camera is winterized to perform at below-freezing temperatures. Tracks faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposure for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity and faster shutter speeds you can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if you or your subject is moving.

Customer Review :

LOVE IT!!!

This is probably the best money I spend all year! I love this camera, it is so easy to use and it makes it less stressful to have out all the time with it being water proof and shock proof. It takes great pictures and I love all the different settings. I haven't used it underwater yet but will in a few months and cant wait to try it out! I highly recommend this camera!

Rating :

Night mode dont work

This product looks cool but image stabilization is not good and night mode dose not work as expected rest of the stuff is really good.

Rating :

Olumpus 850SW

5 stars. Very good camera to take hunting/rafting/hiking trips. I think you do give up a little picture quality with the small lense. Pay attention to sun angle.

Rating :

Great Camera!

This camera is awesome! Waterproof and Shockproof...that's exactly what I need in a camera and it also takes an awesome picture. It's also reasonably priced. Great value over all!

Rating :

Super versatile and highly recommended

I love this camera! I bought it to keep in my purse and as a back up to my SLR. I end up using it more than the SLR. I haven't tried it in the water yet, but I used it in the snow which was really cool because I wouldn't have wanted my expensive camera to get wet. I even took it snowmobiling. Also I let my little neices and nephews use/play with it without worrying about if they're going to drop it or chew on it :) It has a lot of different modes to choose from, more than I'll ever use, but it's nice to just switch to a different mode in any situation without changing any settings manually. I think the image quality is great - I haven't tried any close ups or anything like that (that's what my SLR is for). I highly recommend this camera to anyone.

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