Olympus FE-340 Silver Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 319 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The interface also impresses, but many are less positive about the shutter.

Design, Interface, Resolution, Color

Shutter, Video, Control panel, Menu

Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 81/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus FE-340 Silver is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very Godd quality.

In the slew of cameras released by Olympus this year, there's the FE340: 8 megapixels with 5X optical zoom. It also features Perfect Shot Preview, a high range of ISO sensitivities and playback image editing. Is it worth it to pick up the Olympus ...

Compact design available in five colors and above average 5X zoom ; Easy to use - few buttons and built-in help ; LCD viewable in various conditions (Especially with backlight boost) ; Perfect Shot Preview ; Hands-free smile detection automatically ...

No manual controls at all ; Lacks 'real' image stabilization ; Below average battery life ; Burst mode is missing ; Slow overall performance; poor low-light focusing ; Plastic tripod mount, no USB 2.0 High-speed

The Olympus FE340 is a simple 8 megapixel camera for casual point-and-shoot purposes. The camera is powered by a lithium-ion battery (thus the thin design) and packs more zoom than you'll typically find on a camera like this. That'll be 5X optical ...

Great images start with great optics. The new FE-340 and FE-310 have a 5x Optical Zoom made from precision- crafted lenses that put you 60 percent closer to the action than typical 3x lenses. Face Detection, featured in the four new FE cameras, tracks ...

Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) is featured in the four new FE cameras for capturing crisp, clear pictures. DIS freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject. The FE ...

The FE-340 is ideal for anyone looking for an ultra-slim camera that offers a powerful zoom, easy-to-use features and amazing image quality. The super-slim, pocket-size body is easy to carry and comfortable to hold-perfect for taking great pictures on ...

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Joining in the trend to re-energize the staid, seemingly all-silver world of digital cameras, the Olympus FE-340 offers a fun selection of body colors (pink, red, and blue), though you can also choose more conservative silver and black styles if that ...

Small, slim size ; 5x optical zoom ; Enjoyable to use ; Light weight ; Smile Shot and Face Detection for good, in-focus pictures of kids ; Good selection of useful preset shooting modes ; Good overall color ; Large 2.7-inch LCD is usable in very ...

High lens distortion at full wide angle ; Distracting image noise at ISOs 400 and up ; Some blurring in corners at both zoom settings, especially the lower left corner ; Slightly soft detail definition overall ; Slow shot-to-shot times

With an initial MSRP of US$199.99, the Olympus FE-340 is an excellent deal. You get a lot of resolution and a good zoom lens, plus a nice array of helpful exposure modes and creative options. The available exposure modes also accommodate a wide range ...

The Olympus FE-340 is the current mid-range model of the entry-level FE line of digital cameras from Olympus.

Solid metal body with nice styling ; Plenty of resolution in LCD ; Nice lens ; Easy to use

Average image quality ; Average overall performance ; Smeared flash shots, and noise/noise reduction in general

40 has been building interest among buyers looking for something that breaks the "3x zoom" mold without breaking the bank

The Olympus FE-340 (announced 22 January, 2008) is an 8 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens (36 mm - 180mm), 'smile shot' technology, face detection, expression edit (for editing facial expressions) and a 2.7 inch LCD. The FE-340 is ...

Thin, compact, and fun with its array of body colors, the 8.0-megapixel Olympus FE-340 is a good choice for beginners. Its well-rounded selection of preset scene modes, in-camera guides and correction tools make this one of the easier digital cameras ...

Small, slim size, 5x optical zoom, Enjoyable to use, Light weight, Smile Shot and Face Detection for good, in-focus pictures of kids, Good selection of useful preset shooting modes, Good overall color, Large 2.7-inch LCD is usable in very bright light ...

High lens distortion at full wide angle, Distracting image noise at ISOs 400 and up, Some blurring in corners at both zoom settings, especially the lower left corner, Slightly soft detail definition overall, Slow shot-to-shot times

Is the top model in Olympus' FE range one of the good ones?

The Olympus FE-340 may be very cheap, but it lacks a number of features that would be considered standard on most other cameras, such as continuous shooting, colour adjustment and image stabilisation. The build quality is good, and the LCD monitor is ...