Olympus FE-190 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 334 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the video. The design also impresses, but many are less positive about the resolution.

Video, Design, Menu, Price

Resolution, Focus, Performance, Interface

Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 71/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus FE-190 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very Godd quality.

With a small frame and a smaller price tag, Olympus's FE-190 hopes to attract the fashionably frugal. This 6-megapixel shooter doesn't offer the manual controls more advanced photographers desire, but its other aspects make up for its automation. The ...

The Olympus FE-190 is a compact, stylish point-and-shoot camera with a street price of around $185. That's pretty cheap for an all-metal camera, in case you're wondering. The FE-190 has a 6 Megapixel CCD, 3X zoom lens, 2.5" LCD display, digital image ...

Remarkably stylish and well built for the price (though see issues below) ; Big 2.5" LCD display ; decent outdoor and low light visibility (though see issues below) ; Easy to use, with plenty of scene modes ; Unique shooting guide feature ; Good ...

Lots of corner softness ; occasional vignetting as well ; Redeye a big problem ; Lacks even the most basic controls (like white balance), which can cause many image quality problems (see examples in review) ; Low LCD resolution ; No optical viewfinder ...

While not horrible, the FE-190's battery life is still a bit below average

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The 6 megapixel Olympus FE-190 is a slim, affordable, entry-level camera.

Stylish, attractive, 0.7 inch thick body ; Good build quality ; Minimal shutter lag, after doing a partial press of the shutter ; Good battery life ; Nice "guide" feature

Average image quality ; Very stripped down - many "standard" features missing ; No focus assist light - would have proved very useful ; No VGA resolution video mode ; Low resolution LCD

The Olympus FE-190 is an easy to use, good looking, affordable camera.  However, I don't quite agree with all of the decisions that Olympus made to "strip down" the camera.  For instance, you can't adjust the sensitivity (ISO) or white balance, and ...

Lovers of minimalist design will adore the slender new FE-190 digital camera from Olympus. Measuring just 18.5mm deep, this slim, metal bodied camera can be slipped into a shirt pocket to be taken anywhere. It also features a large 6.4cm LCD screen ...

These new FE-series cameras feature an enhanced Help Guide that makes digital photography simple for users of all levels. A tutorial "shooting guide" educates users on tips for achieving specific effects, such as "shooting into backlight" and ...

They also feature a "One Touch" design with individual buttons for shooting, reviewing and deleting images, conveniently located on the top of the cameras with icons so that frequently used functions can be accessed easily. Shooting, playback, zoom ...

The FE-190 is one of several additions to Olympus' FE series of entry-level point-n-shoot models. Its 0.7-inch slim design and durable metal body makes this one of the most compact members of the FE family. Perfect for active lifestyles, the FE-190 ...

Compact ; great white balance ; solid images

Few features ; no manual controls

If you don't mind the lack of features, the Olympus FE-190 offers pretty pictures and a slim body at a low price