Olympus FE-360

alaTest has collected and analyzed 121 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the shutter and low light performance are generally positive. The build quality and zoom are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the manual image adjustments and storage, and there are some mixed reviews about the connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-360 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Olympus FE360

 

Several days before the announcement of the new UZ ultra-zoom and Stylus cameras, about three weeks ago, Olympus also announced a pair of new entry-level digital cameras. One of them is the FE360 you see over here. Featuring 8 megapixels and coming in...

Slim and stylish design, available in five colors ; Comes with a rechargeable battery and charger ; Compatible with both xD-Picture card and microSD memory format ; LCD viewable in various conditions (Especially with backlight boost) ; Perfect Shot...

No manual controls; not even custom white balance ; Below average battery life ; Lack of continuous shooting feature ; Below average performance; poor low-light focusing and slow processing ; Tiny center 'OK' button, plastic tripod mount and...

The Olympus FE360 is an 8 megapixel, stylishly designed entry-level digital camera; coming in your choice of five colors. Unlike many cameras in its class, the FE360 comes with a rechargeable battery and a charger (instead of bundled throw-away...

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Olympus FE-360

 

Olympus introduces a stylish point-and-shoot camera that combines easy operation and smart performance to capture brilliant images at the push of a button. While small in size, the new Olympus FE360 is full of impressive imaging technologies packed...

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Olympus FE-360 Digital Camera - First Shots - The Imaging Resource!

 

The Olympus FE-360 features a slim 0.7-inch thick body that contains the combination of a 1/2.35"-type eight megapixel image sensor and an Olympus-branded 3x optical zoom lens. A 2.5-inch LCD display with 154,000 dot resolution offers the FE-360's only...

A "Perfect Shot Preview" mode allows users to see what the effects of certain camera adjustments - for example, exposure compensation, white balance, or metering mode - will be before actually taking a photo. A wide range of some 20 shooting modes are...

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A decent camera for a decent price

 

If your looking for a good camera this is the one for you but remember to take care of it and it will take care of you

Excellent picture quality ; Its small size really give you a lot of bang for your buck ; Its a very flexible camera in terms of settings and what can be done with it once hooked up to your computer

The only real con about the camera is that it is fragile so be careful if you have it in your pocket while you are rock climbing or other strenuous activity. CARRYING CASE IS A MUST

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus FE-360

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of the Olympus FE-360 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 products on Amazon.com.

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performance, responsiveness

65% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Great Little Camera For Traveling

 

I love this little camera. I received it as a gift and had it for 2 years. It finally got sand in it from the beach and doesn't work well but I would like to get another one. The pictures are not bad although I'm not good with the features. Some of the...

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A over-all awesome camera

 

A over-all awesome camera

I got this camera about a year or so ago, and I love it. The pictures it takes are great (although it's a little slow in taking them) and I'm almost always carrying it around with me, it's very easy to put in a little pouch in my purse. I've dropped it...

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A over-all awesome camera

 

I got this camera about a year or so ago, and I love it. The pictures it takes are great (although it's a little slow in taking them) and I'm almost always carrying it around with me, it's very easy to put in a little pouch in my purse. I've dropped it...

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Gift for daughter

 

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old daughter. Basic picture taking/viewing is easy enough for her to catch on to very easily. Picture quality is good, although indoor images appear darker when compared to other cameras. Overall, my...

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old daughter. Basic picture taking/viewing is easy enough for her to catch on to very easily. Picture quality is good, although indoor images appear darker when compared to other cameras. Overall, my...

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Gift for daughter

 

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my 8 year old daughter. Basic picture taking/viewing is easy enough for her to catch on to very easily. Picture quality is good, although indoor images appear darker when compared to other cameras. Overall, my...

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Product Specifications

For those looking to step their style up a notch, the FE-360 offers the same amazing features as the FE-20 - 3x optical zoom and 8 megapixels - and even packages them in a chic metal body. Naturally, Face Detection technology is also incorporated, making the FE-360 the life of any party! Digital image stabilization with up to ISO 1000 is similarly included, ensuring that pictures will be sharp and blur-free. A 2.5" LCD display makes it easy to frame and review your shots.

Audio Input

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:0.8in
Height:2.2in
Weight:3.7oz
Width:3.7in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:2.5in
Diagonal Size (metric):6.4cm
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 scene with portrait / Portrait mode / Self-portrait / Sports mode / Sunset / Underwater macro / Underwater wide 1 / Underwater wide 2

Header

Manufacturer:Olympus
Model:FE-360
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Olympus

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.1-5.9
Max Focal Length:18.9mm
Min Focal Length:6.3mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Blue/Pink/Red/Silver
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.35"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.8 mm ( 1/2.35 ) / 10.8 mm ( 1/2.35" )
Optical Sensor Type:CCD
Sensor Resolution:8Megapixel

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:AVI
Digital Zoom:4
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):1000
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1000 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 64 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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