Olympus FE-4000

220 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Value for money (9)
Portability (8)
Usability (3)
Color (2)
Performance (1)

Negative
Flash (8)
Shutter (3)
Exposure (3)
Focus (3)
Image quality (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 220 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the performance and color are on the whole positive. The usability and portability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the image quality and focus, and there are some mixed views about the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus FE-4000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: annarosephotos (dpreview.com)

Olympus FE-4000

I bought the Olympus FE-4000 recently as I needed a simple point and shoot. A slim good looking camera, with impressive specs. I couldnt believe what a bargain I had scored. That is, I'm sorry to say until I switched it on.

My main problem was with pretty extreme shutter lag ; I found that it was even slower with the flash turned on ; Another issue I had was with the flash. On all flash settings the flash would go twice, causing most of the subjects of my photos,...

Dec, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the Olympus FE-4000

alaTest has collected and analyzed 98 user reviews of the Olympus FE-4000 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

33% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Wong (amazon.com)

Buy new batteries after only 6 months

Terrible camera pictures are fuzzy takes a long time to recognize faces. Tried calling olympus support line they told me to buy a new battery that cost from THEIR website only that cost $22 I told them to go to hell NEVER buy from olympus

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review by: Bookz.4.U "JMWCSC" (amazon.com)

What Are They Talking About??

This really is a great camera...the only downside is that you have to buy an xD card for it. But it takes great pictures & does exactly what it needs to do. I would buy it again!

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: queens village buyer (amazon.com)

awful camera

Please don't buy this camera.... The pics dont come out the way a 12mp cameras pics should come out. It looks very nice but am totally unhappy with camera functions and picture quality.

Nov, 2011

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Consumer review by: DmF "DmF" (amazon.com)

Picture quality: Barely Acceptable

Needing a shirt-pocketable camera with a wide-angle zoom, this seemed a logical choice despite the many lackluster reviews. After a series of test shots covering most of the camera's features, with and without flash, it's becomes clear that Olympus...

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: DmF "DmF" (amazon.com)

Picture quality: Barely Acceptable

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review by: Miss 1337 (amazon.com)

Excellent Point-and-Shoot!

This camera is great for price, and quality. It's VERY lightweight, slender and portable. The picture quality is great, don't let those 1-2 star reviews discourage you (I've tested this camera in various settings). This is a camera designed basic...

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: kpizal (amazon.com)

No response from seller

I oredered an olympus fe-3000 from these sellers 2 weeks ago and they havent sent or aknowledged that I ordered a product from them. I have tried to contact them but never get anything but a voicemail.

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: CamDaniels (amazon.com)

horrible

I bought this camera over a year ago. I had just had my first child and wanted a new camera to capture all the amazing things she was learning everyday. So I looked into some cameras and bought this one. Big mistake! Its horrible. The pictures came out...

Dec, 2010

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Product Specifications

These affordable models are sure to be a hit with users who want high image quality regardless of their budget. The 12-megapixel FE cameras boast up to 5x super wide optical zoom for great panorama shots or close-ups of distant subjects. The three top models look especially striking thanks to a double layered crystal shell finish. In addition, they all offer a practical AF tracking feature which ensures that even moving subjects are in focus at all times. Also on board are advanced Face Detection technology and the i-Auto mode, which automatically identifies five commonly-encountered types of scenes and adjusts settings accordingly. Two of the FEs even offer innovative Magic Filters for a new level of creativity.