Olympus FE-350

alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the memory and lens. The design and value for money are also mentioned favorably, whereas reviews about the responsiveness and battery are mixed. There are some negative views about the storage and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-350 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Olympus FE-350

 

The Olympus FE-350 is a great addition to the Olympus line of high quality digital cameras. With its new features and affordable price, it is a photographer's dream camera.

8.0 megapixels3.0-inch LCD screen4x wide-angle lensface-tracking technology

The Olympus FE-350 is a great compact digital camera. With 8.0 megapixel...

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Olympus FE-350 Review at Cameras.co.uk

 

If you are looking for a camera that is slow to respond and takes a picture lacking in quality then this could be the camera for you. Otherwise I would suggest looking elsewhere.

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Olympus FE-340 Review

 

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

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Olympus FE-350

 

The Olympus FE-350 (announced 22 January 2008) is an 8 megapixel point and shoot digital camera with a 4x wide angle optical zoom (28mm - 112mm) and a 3 inch LCD screen. The FE-350 features face detection technology, digital image … Continue reading →

Choosing the right compact digital camera has never been easier thanks to the new Olympus pocket-size FE-Series cameras that make capturing brilliant images as simple as point and shoot. The FE-310, FE-320, FE-340 and FE-350 deliver high-tech features...

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Olympus FE-350

 

(Brazilian portuguese) Desejando ter uma cmera grande angular adquiri a Olympus FE350 Wide (28mm). Difcil achar no mercado brasileiro uma cmera com esta caracterstica uma vez que quase todas as compactas apresentam 34 a 38mm. Os consumidores no se do...

J na primeira foto me decepcionei pois logo visualizei aberrao cromtica 'borda prpura' (purple fringe) em demasia. Esta a razo pela qual dei 3 em qualidade de imagem. Eu tolero rudo, cores no ideais, dinmicas e exposies ruins, etc., no entanto ODEIO...

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus FE-350

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of the Olympus FE-350 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

usability, value for money, lens, portability, image quality

performance, responsiveness

72% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Good little camera

 

This is a good little camera and seems pretty durable. The picture quality is just so so, but the battery life is fantastic. If you take the time to read the manual, it can do loads of stuff. I, do not read the manual. Great for an inexpensive camera....

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Good little camera

 

This is a good little camera and seems pretty durable. The picture quality is just

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Good pocket camera!

 

Pros -- Good sharp lens with nice range from wide (28mm) to short telephoto (112mm) -- Excellent color in good lighting -- Good image quality overall, good color, sharp, good detail -- Easy to use -- Nice 3 inch LCD screen -- Very compact, solid build,...

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Good pocket camera!

 

Pros -- Good sharp lens with nice range from wide (28mm) to short telephoto (112mm)

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Product Specifications

User-friendliness and high performance go hand-in-hand with the FE-350. This 8.0 Megapixel model boasts a 4x wide zoom lens for excellent picture-taking flexibility. Many further technologies are on board to support photographers in getting the best possible results. And a huge 7.6cm LCD allows outcomes to be easily shown off to all around.

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

Digital Storage Media

Type: None

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:1.1in
Height:2.2in
Weight:4.9oz
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:Anti shake / 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-350 Wide
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Olympus

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/2.7-5.4
Max Focal Length:18.2mm
Min Focal Length:4.55mm
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:8Megapixel

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:4
ISO (Max):640
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 640 / ISO 80 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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