110 results results for "olympus"

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 camera
Does the Micro Four Thirds GF1 beat Olympus’s Digital Pen? 3 November 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
DSLR-like features and picture quality, but with the convenience and portability of a compact, albeit one with a solid feel aluminium construction

The Bad
Pricey either with or without lens combination. Requires investment in a new camera system from scratch. EVF costs extra

Verdict
Capable and compact Micro Four Thirds system offering from Panasonic proves the company’s most successful realisation of "DSLR quality without the bulk" to date

Price
£570 (body only) or £800 with 20mm pancake lens
Olympus FE-5020 digital camera
Entry-level snapshot with style beyond its budget 17 August 2009 16:05 GMT

The Good
Small and portable, barely larger than a credit card, more stylish design than usually found at this price point, user-friendly intuitive operation, quick and responsive for the most part, fun "Magic Filters"

The Bad
Flat and washed out looking images (unless shooting with "Magic Filter" deployed) require a degree of post processing to bring out their best – not ideally something you’d want from a supposedly beginner friendly, entry-level compact

Verdict
It looks good and retails for a fair price, so it’s disappointing the standard images the FE-5020 produces could do with a boost in contrast and saturation

Price
£169
Olympus Pen E-P1 digital camera
The sexiest camera of 2009? 13 July 2009 9:44 GMT

The Good
Image quality, handling, super control panel, comprehensive, creative feature set, good dust reduction system, retro styling, build, lenses

The Bad
No (built-in) viewfinder, no built-in flash, price

Verdict
We were won over by the image quality and that at the end of the day is probably the single most important factor and so makes this a camera one we cannot help but recommend

Price
£699 (14-42mm zoom kit)
Ricoh GXR digital camera - First Look
Is this a Micro Four Thirds competitor? 10 November 2009 6:00 GMT

The Good
Build quality, EVF is excellent, slide quality is reassuring

The Bad
Price, new system means limited options

Verdict
From what we've seen from our initial hands-on the idea of changing lens units no longer seems so laughable

Price
£419 (body) + £330 (Ricoh lens)
Olympus Mju 7010 digital camera
Is this 12MP pocket snapper truly magical? 24 August 2009 19:41 GMT

The Good
User friendly operation, solid construction, portably pocket sized, quick and responsive for the most part

The Bad
Still images are flat and dull in appearance straight out of the camera (if not utilising magic effects filters), with loss of focus towards frame edges when shooting at maximum wide angle. No HD movies, which seems amiss when similarly priced rivals are offering this

Verdict
The Mju 7010 misses out on the latest must-have of HD video, but makes up in part by incorporating a 7x optical zoom and fun effects filters. Shame then that image quality is below par and in many other respects this model feels simply average

Price
£249
Olympus Pen E-P1 - First Look
Is retro the way to go? 18 June 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
Image quality, simple to use, distinct design, 720p movie capture, fun to use

The Bad
No viewfinder, no flash, styling will deter some

Verdict
The Olympus E-P1 is a true hybrid, falling into the space between compact and DSLR. It is distinctly different in its offering and may, for some, be appealing as a result

Price
£699 (14-42mm zoom kit)
Olympus Mju 9000 digital camera
Can this zoom you in on the action? 13 April 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
10x zoom, some nice features

The Bad
Images felt washed out, fiddly button layout on back

Verdict
The Olympus offers a good zoom and some nice features, however we weren't overly impressed with the image quality

Price
£240
Olympus Mju Tough-6010 digital camera
One for watersports? 13 August 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Nice colour reproduction, good overall image quality, environment proofing

The Bad
Lens cover, controls a little convoluted, far too expensive, video quality not great

Verdict
Good images and the appeal of weatherprooing are offset slightly by a few niggles. The price, however, seems far too high over previous models

Price
£299.99
Pentax K-x DSLR camera
A sufficiently solid alternative to Canon or Nikon? 25 November 2009 12:09 GMT

The Good
Comprehensive feature set that ticks most of the boxes for today’s DSLR user, sharp results with kit lens and at optimal settings

The Bad
No HDMI output for hooking the camera up to a high-def TV or monitor despite it offering HD movies, no rechargeable battery provided

Verdict
For those looking for (nearly) all the latest must haves in one package, the Pentax K-x feature set offers a good value return for your money, whilst also being friendly to use via the prominence of its auto settings. Results straight out of the camera require minimal post processing too

Price
£599 with 18-55mm kit lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 camera
HD video, but at what cost? 4 August 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Adjustable high (ish) resolution rear LCD, tactile rubber body "shroud", impressively clear Live View finder, sharp, realistically coloured evenly exposed results

The Bad
Hefty price tag, existing APS-C sized sensor DSLR users will have to invest in a whole new system from scratch

Verdict
While it’s difficult to know who the GH1 will presently appeal to given its semi-pro price tag, the hybrid camera performs well and is more than pleasant to use

Price
£1299 (14-140mm Mega OIS zoom)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera - First Look
Lumix goes retro 8 September 2009 16:00 GMT

The Good
720p video, small size, design, 3-inch screen, interchangeable lenses

The Bad
No optical viewfinder

Verdict
A small package with 720p video and a built-in flash means this should give entry-level DSLRs a run for their money

Price
£816
Olympus C-350
23 July 2003 23:16 GMT

The Good
The same great functionality as its predecessor

The Bad
Weedy starter memory card

Verdict
This midrange camera cleaned up in recent sales but given you’re buying into a newer card format, Olympus could have stretched to 32Mb.

Price
£250
Olympus E-30 DSLR camera
Can Olympus crack the pro-consumer market? 18 March 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Excellent image quality, good ergonomics, menu system, comprehensive and creative feature set, customisability, super control panel, top plate display, responsive, good dust reduction system, handling

The Bad
Bulky for a FourThirds Format camera! Viewfinder slightly blurry, not much more detail than E-3’s 10MP sensor, comprehensive feature set means complex menus

Verdict
The E-30 provides a level of control and features most professional level DSLRs would appreciate and at a great price too

Price
£850
Olympus Mju Tough-6000 digital camera
Is this tough enough for the job? 3 April 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Tough, waterproof, freezeproof, dropproof, price, rugged

The Bad
Images were soft, dropping it might not damage the camera but it will damage your floor or foot, xD or microSD only, fiddly buttons on rear

Verdict
If rugged is your thing, you don't want to print your pictures too large and you can put up with some fiddly controls, this might just be the camera for you

Price
£200
Olympus E-620 DSLR camera
An entry-level enthusiast DSLR? 22 April 2009 9:47 GMT

The Good
Great image quality, good handling, Super Control Panel, comprehensive and creative feature set, customisability, good dust reduction system

The Bad
Small viewfinder is slightly blurry, many complex features means complexity of set up (AF adjustment for example)

Verdict
A cracking little camera that combines the majority of the high-end kit of the E-30 with the compactness of the E-420 and E-520 rolled into an easy to use body that will not break the bank

Price
£609.99
Canon PowerShot D10 digital camera
The camera of choice for action heroes? 28 September 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Easy to control, good quality results, great environmental sealing

The Bad
A little bigger than some rivals

Verdict
Those hitting the slopes might want something more compact, but for those who want something easy to grip and happy in all weathers, the Canon PowerShot D10 is well worth a look

Price
£379
Sigma DP2 digital camera
Does this fixed lens compact live up to its DSLR-like claims? 1 September 2009 10:39 GMT

The Good
Excellent lens, wealth of hands-on control, works best when attempting images with a shallow depth of field

The Bad
Expensive, variable white balance if left in auto mode, washed out de-saturated colours, plasticky feel to build, occasional operational freezes

Verdict
The Sigma DP2 won’t appeal to everybody, and that’s largely by design. It works best when viewed as a compact back-up to an existing DSLR, or an experimental supplement to a more fully-featured, user-friendly digital compact

Price
£599
Olympus m robe 500i - First Look
17 March 2005 12:05 GMT

The Good
Large touch screen, easy to navigate

The Bad
Camera only 1.3megapixels, Bit of a gimmick

Verdict
This is Olympus dipping its toe in the music industry

Price
£400
Nikon D3000 DSLR camera
Does Nikon's new entry-level DLSR steal the limelight? 25 August 2009 12:00 GMT

The Good
Small, lightweight yet sturdy construction, reliable results and responsive in operation, intuitive to use with or without Intelligent Guide deployed

The Bad
No Live View option, no movies of any description, no built-in anti-shake

Verdict
Though some may find Nikon’s implementation of an on-board help guide with large print text and bright graphics on the D3000 patronising, there’s no denying it’s a clever way to widen its traditionally specialist user base and attract new converts – even if we did miss use of Live View when attempting shots from otherwise tricky angles on occasion

Price
£429.99 (body only)/£499.99 (18-55mm VR lens)
Pentax X70 digital camera
Does this compact 24x zoom bridge camera get closer to perfection? 16 September 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Big zoom capability from relatively compact dimensions, easy to use intuitive operation for the most part, good results achievable shooting handheld if plenty of light available

The Bad
Plasticy build, resolution drops when choosing faster capture setting, no RAW capture option, disappointing results at ISO 800 and above, zoom disabled when shooting video

Verdict
Like many big zoom cameras that try and do it all, there’s as much here to delight as disappoint. The wider creative possibilities offered by that broader focal range shouldn’t be underestimated, and, once used, going back to that 3x zoom compact will seem tough

Price
£369.99
Sony Alpha A380 DSLR camera
Can Sony challenge in the DSLR stakes? 28 July 2009 9:00 GMT

The Good
Lightweight, user friendly, intuitive, reliable performance, warm, colour rich images, adjustable LCD, less expensive than immediate rivals

The Bad
No HD video, hinges for adjusting LCD are stiff, obvious plastic elements of build, kit lens could be sharper, noisier than rivals at higher ISOs

Verdict
A reliable performer delivering richly detailed and colourful images, though you might want to trade up from the kit lens fairly quickly

Price
£720 (18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens)
Olympus DM-20 Conference Kit
24 February 2004 15:07 GMT

The Good
2 mics, long cables, good battery life

The Bad
No removable storage

Verdict
Don’t leave your iPod behind otherwise the DM-20’s top-notch for its sole specialist function, especially when you can record 2+people for almost 2 days.

Price
£587
Olympus Mju 1010 digital camera
Will this get you into the action? 2 September 2008 9:00 GMT

The Good
7x optical zoom, Shadow Adjustment technology, screen

The Bad
Images are soft, guide won't help you learn

Verdict
You won't be disappointed, trouble is, you won't be blown away either

Price
£180
Garmin Oregon 550t GPS system
Will put you in the geocaching picture? 17 August 2009 16:45 GMT

The Good
Easy to use, built-in camera, improved screen, more waypoints, more routes

The Bad
Expensive, screen not totally visible in bright sun

Verdict
In our 400t review we whinged that the screen was too dull. Garmin have addressed this, so it only seems fair for us to up the score from an 8 to a 9 for this model

Price
£468
Olympus C-50
23 July 2003 23:21 GMT

The Good
Great performance

The Bad
Superseded

Verdict
Check around for the modern equivalent and shortlist, as this model’s performance was almost exemplary.

Price
£500

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