Olympus Cameras
Here are all of our Olympus digital camera reviews, listed alphabetically by model.
Olympus E-512.3 megapixel, Pro SLR, Non-Zoom Released October 2010 |
$1699
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Olympus OM-D E-M116.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, Non-Zoom Available October 2013 |
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Olympus OM-D E-M516.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 4.20x Zoom Resurrecting a popular design from its past proves fruitful for Olympus: Not only does the Olympus OM-D E-M5 look great, it takes great pictures, meeting or exceeding the quality of some pretty surprising competitors. Its interface is designed with photographers in mind, with ready control dials and a smart interface, all in a very small package. Released April 2012 |
$999-1099
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Olympus PEN E-P312.3 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Olympus upgrades their high-end PEN line with a load of new enhancements while maintaining the retro look of the original. The sensor size also stays the same, but is said to be enhanced for better performance in low light, though we couldn't see much of a difference. It's the new targeted touchscreen interface that really impresses, allowing easy autofocus confirmation via onscreen zoom, and the autofocus itself is so fast it rivals many SLRs. Released August 2011 |
$369-729
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Olympus PEN E-P516.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, Non-Zoom The Olympus E-P5 is the company's best PEN-series Micro Four Thirds camera yet, taking the best of its predecessor, the E-P3, and many features from the acclaimed OM-D E-M5, and adding a few new wrinkles of its own. Overall, this flagship mirrorless model delivers blazing fast autofocus, burst shooting near 10fps and exceptional image quality -- even at higher ISOs -- that rival the performance of many top enthusiast DSLRs. Released May 2013 |
$1449-1450
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Olympus PEN E-PL212.3 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released January 2011 |
$299-429
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Olympus PEN E-PL312.3 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released September 2011 |
$270-407
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Olympus PEN E-PL516.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom The Olympus E-PL5 packs some serious photographic power into a small package, with image quality that's simply astounding at this price point. Though the E-PL5's menu system is confusing and confounding, those with patience will find themselves pleased with the camera's advanced, immensely customizable controls. Add to all this very fast and responsive shooting performance, and the Olympus E-PL5 emerges as a strong contender. Released October 2012 |
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Olympus PEN E-PL616.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Released June 2013 |
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Olympus PEN E-PM112.3 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Relying on snazzy visual imagery, the Olympus Pen Mini E-PM1 aims at a simplified control system and a very small body, though it still has most of the controls found on its slightly larger cousin the E-PL3. Autofocus is said to be extremely fast as we found on the E-P3, and the Mini can also capture up to five frames per second. Released September 2011 |
$269-289
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Olympus PEN E-PM216.1 megapixel, Compact System Camera, 3.00x Zoom Small, lightweight, powerful and affordable, the Olympus E-PM2 features the same 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, processor and FAST AF system as its much more expensive Olympus E-M5 sibling. The E-PM2 is by no means perfect -- it's a little lacking in shooting action stills and HD video -- but it is a tremendous value, and a great choice for beginners looking to step up from a point-and-shoot. Released October 2012 |
$424-599
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Olympus SH-2116.0 megapixel, Compact, 12.50x Zoom Released January 2012 |
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Olympus SP-620UZ16.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 21.00x Zoom Released January 2012 |
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Olympus SP-720UZ14.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 26.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
$134-250
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Olympus SP-810UZ14.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 36.00x Zoom Released September 2011 |
$159-239
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Olympus SP-820UZ14.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 40.00x Zoom Released September 2012 |
$249-330
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Olympus SZ-1114.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 20.00x Zoom Release date unavailable |
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Olympus SZ-1214.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
$152-198
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Olympus SZ-2016.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 12.50x Zoom Release date unavailable |
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Olympus SZ-30MR16.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Remarkably slim and light for a 24x long zoom digital camera, the Olympus SZ-30MR is a handsome digital camera with a good grip. We liked the easy Panorama mode and a few of the scene modes, but were mystified by a few other modes; most disappointing, though, was the overaggressive noise suppression that made in-focus faces blurry and foliage look more like clouds than leaves. Released April 2011 |
$239
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Olympus SZ-31MR16.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Released April 2012 |
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Olympus Stylus SH-5016.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$269-270
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Olympus Stylus SZ-1516.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$169-200
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Olympus Stylus SZ-1616.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 24.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$199-280
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Olympus Stylus XZ-212.0 megapixel, Mid-Sized, 4.00x Zoom Boasting a new 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and three-inch articulating LCD touchscreen, the Olympus XZ-2 enthusiast compact camera marks a serious upgrade over the XZ-1. But the not-quite-pocketable camera's core selling point remains the fast and bright f/1.8-2.5 i.ZUIKO 4x zoom lens that's ideal for low-light shooting, and can better blur backgrounds than most compact cameras. Overall, the XZ-2 captures great images, offers a horde of advanced photographic capabilities and is a joy to use, placing it on the short list of compact cameras suitable for truly demanding photographers. Released November 2012 |
$499-602
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Olympus Stylus XZ-1012.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
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Olympus Tough TG-112.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom The Olympus Tough TG-1 waterproof digital compact camera looks and feels like it should -- rugged and ready to take on the elements. It's also incredibly fast -- in both the bright f/2.0 lens and in autofocus, startup and shot-to-shot times, but image quality suffers a little more than we'd like, with frequent underexposure and muted colors. Released June 2012 |
$250-391
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Olympus Tough TG-212.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$324-380
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Olympus Tough TG-32014.0 megapixel, Compact, 3.60x Zoom Released February 2012 |
$145-193
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Olympus Tough TG-63012.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$169-199
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Olympus Tough TG-81014.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom A beautiful design with impressive features, but image quality is sub-par. We suspended our review as a result, and do not recommend the TG-810. Released April 2011 |
$204
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Olympus Tough TG-82012.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
$179-249
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Olympus Tough TG-83016.0 megapixel, Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released March 2013 |
$229-279
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Olympus VG-15012.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 4.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
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Olympus VG-16014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2012 |
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Olympus VG-17014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2012 |
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Olympus VH-21014.0 megapixel, Ultra Compact, 5.00x Zoom Released February 2012 |
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Olympus VR-32014.0 megapixel, Compact, 12.50x Zoom Released March 2011 |
$90-159
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Olympus VR-34016.0 megapixel, Compact, 10.00x Zoom Released March 2012 |
$78-199
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Olympus VR-36016.0 megapixel, Compact, 12.50x Zoom Released March 2012 |
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Olympus XZ-110.0 megapixel, Compact, 4.00x Zoom Offering a lens that's both faster and sharper overall than its rivals, the Olympus XZ-1 comes out swinging and lands quite a few punches. High ISO performance isn't quite what we hoped for, but we'd be happy to stick with lower ISOs for access to the XZ-1's fine glass. Released January 2011 |
$290-329
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