Olympus Mju 5000 Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design. The optics also impresses, but many are less positive about the flash.

Design, Optics

Flash, Resolution, Appearance

Experts rate this product 67/100 and users 88/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Olympus Mju 5000 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

The 12-megapixel mju 5000 is an extremely stylish and well-made compact camera. With unusual but excellent controls, a 5x zoom and 8 frames per second shooting, it's also a pleasure to use and takes great pictures. We're not entirely sold on the ...

Attractive design and styling ; flush-mounted buttons ; good overall lens quality ; easy to use

Slow beauty mode ; reduced resolution at 8 frames per second shooting ; uses the xD-Picture Card and microSD formats

Cutting-edge specs and new technologies might help sell cameras, but, when it comes to using them, it's design and quality that make the difference. The Olympus mju 5000 doesn't push any boundaries, but it's a very well-made camera and a pleasure to use

Matt Grayson takes a look at the Olympus Mju 5000 digital compact camera.

Nice design; Good build; Good macro

Can't cope at high ISO; No manual white balance; Colours could be punchier

It's aimed at the point and shoot crowd and I think that if you're part of that then you'll have a lot of fun with this camera. It looks good has a decent enough build and can take some nice pictures. It lacks in power when shooting in the dark ...