Olympus FE-300 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Leading the most recent additions to Olympus' FE series of consumer digital cameras, the FE-300 is ultra-slim and compact. Aimed at savvy amateurs, the Olympus FE-300 offers full automatic exposure control and a host of preset Scene modes, as well as a ha

Verdict: With its 12-megapixel Truepic III image sensor, the Olympus FE-300 captures large images with great detail, at resolutions as high as 4,000 x 3,000 pixels. In addition to its standard automatic exposure options, the Olympus FE-300 also features Digital Im

Review summary: The Olympus FE-300 is big on megapixels with 12 packed into its sensor. It has a 3x optical zoom lens. Small enough to fit into a pocket it takes a decent photo in most situations.

Pros: Simple design - easy to use

Cons: It could be cheaper! - shutter lag - basic movie mode

Verdict: Competition is tough when it comes to pocket sized cameras. The Olympus FE-300 struggles to really stand out from the crowd. If the number of megapixels is important to you then it does offer more pixels than most cameras. Picture quality is good and the

Review summary: Despite it being obviously yet another point-and-shoot compact aimed at the 'happy snapper' brigade, the brushed metal faceplate and black finish of our Olympus FE-300 review sample lend it an air of sophistication beyond that which you'd expect given the

Verdict: Around £200 (less, with Internet deals) for a good looking, stylishly designed 12 megapixel zoom compact from a well-known brand looks like a great deal on paper â?? almost too good to be true. And so it proves in practice. Though the Olympus FE-300 is co

Review summary: The Olympus FE-300 is one of the lightest, least-expensive 12-megapixel compact cameras. Despite its small size, its controls are easily accessible and comfortable. Plus, it includes Perfect Shot Preview, which helps you take a shot without much trial and

Pros: Slim, light design; Perfect Shot Preview is a handy feature

Cons: Performance; poor picture quality, especially at high ISOs

Verdict: The Olympus FE-300 stands out as a surprisingly small, inexpensive 12-megapixel shooter, though its pictures aren't as impressive as its price