Olympus FE-290

alaTest has collected and analyzed 78 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and lens. The build quality and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical comments about the memory and battery. Comments are divided on the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Olympus FE-290

 

The FE-290 was built to let you capture more of all your favorite people and places. The wide-angle lens combines with 4x optical zoom and an extra large 3.0" LCD to fit more in every photo you frame. It's ideal for shooting everything from panoramic...

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Olympus FE-290

 

With hundreds of compatible Olympus accessories this Olympus FE-290 has what it takes to take a beginner photographer to the professional world through the user-friendly navigational tools and effects anyone can take professional looking photos at an...

sleek and extremely slim digital camera4x (28mm equivalent) wide optical zoom7.1 megapixelseveral fashionable colours

Olympus FE-290, 7.1 megapixel digital still camera has created...

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Olympus FE-290

 

The FE-290, part of Olympus' Summer 2007 introduction of nine new consumer cameras, presents an interesting proposition. You get a bit less resolution (though still plenty enough), but some other goodies that are more important to many hobby...

Elegant ultra-compact with large and bright high-res LCD display, 4X optical zoom gets you that much closer, Wide angle lens comes in handy in many situations, Digital image stabilization with gyro assist, PreSet Shooting Mode lets you select best setting

Can't have sound and optical zoom together in movie mode, and only 15 fps, No voice recording mode, xD-Picture card harder to fnd and more expensive, No face detection mode, TruePic III processor, and only 7MB onboard memory, We prefer zoom rocker to a...

The ultra-compact FE-290 is for those who value its 4X optical zoom, its terrific 3-inch LCD, and its wide angle lens above all else. If that is the sole focus, the FE-290 definitely hits the mark. In fact, we'd buy the FE-290 for the screen alone. We...

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Olympus FE-290

 

The FE-290, part of Olympus' Summer 2007 introduction of nine new consumer cameras, presents an interesting proposition. You get a bit less resolution (though still plenty enough), but some other goodies that are more important to many hobby...

Elegant ultra-compact with large and bright high-res LCD display, 4X optical zoom gets you that much closer, Wide angle lens comes in handy in many situations, Digital image stabilization with gyro assist, PreSet Shooting Mode lets you select best setting

Can't have sound and optical zoom together in movie mode, and only 15 fps, No voice recording mode, xD-Picture card harder to fnd and more expensive, No face detection mode, TruePic III processor, and only 7MB onboard memory, We prefer zoom rocker to a...

descriptionThe FE-290 may look almost identical to the FE-280, but it is definitely a larger camera. The footprint is still small at 3.9 x 2.2 inches, but it's an inch thick, and that is making it an ultra-compact rather than an ultra-slim. It's still...

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus FE-290

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of the Olympus FE-290 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, lens, water proof

87% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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DJWC

 

Shipment was promt. Had this camera before, it takes great pictures. Even outside at night images are nice an clear. Nice compact size, fits well in pocket.

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Blurry Pictures - Short Battery Life

 

I've owned this camera for 1.5 years, the camera is okay. But the images are often out of focus, unclear, or jostled. Turn off the flash, and it's even worse. I can take 20 pictures with this camera before the battery is close to being dead. The camera...

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Blurry Pictures - Short Battery Life

 

I've owned this camera for 1.5 years, the camera is okay. But the images are often out of focus, unclear, or jostled. Turn off the flash, and it's even worse. I can take 20 pictures with this camera before the battery is close to being dead. The camera...

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Good for the price!

 

Good for the price!

I didn't have to take the camera underwater, so I didn't test that. It is a little tempermental with the Sylus 1010 that I have. It had to be situated perfectly for the telephoto to work. I had it in a kayak with me and it was wonderful just to keep...

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Great camera, only one problem

 

I have owned this camera for over a year. I bought it because of the wide angle capability, as I am a real estate agent and need wide angle for interiors. This camera is great indoors, takes excellent pictures. I didn't realize that it didn't have a...

Product Specifications

Expand your view of the world. The FE-290 was built to let you capture more of all your favorite people and places. The wide-angle lens combines with 4x optical zoom and an extra large 3.0" LCD to fit more in every photo you frame. It's ideal for shooting everything from panoramic landscapes to indoor group shots where there isn't much room to back up.

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode:Mono
Microphone Technology:Electret condenser
Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name:Olympus LI-42B

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:xD-Picture Card

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.1in
Height:2.2in
Weight:5oz
Width:3.9in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Action / Auction / Behind glass / Candle / Cuisine / Documents / Fireworks / Indoor / Landscape / Night portrait / Panorama assist / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Sports mode / Sunset

Header

Manufacturer:Olympus
Model:FE-290
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Olympus

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.7-5.4
Max Focal Length:18.2mm
Min Focal Length:4.6mm
Optical Zoom:4
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Silver
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:7.1Megapixel

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI / MJPEG
Digital Zoom:4
ISO (Max):640
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 64 / ISO 640 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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