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: 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 c

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

Pros: Solid metal body with nice styling, Plenty of resolution in LCD, Good battery life, Easy to use

Verdict: The Olympus FE-300 provides a whopping 12 megapixels of resolution, but don't let the thought that "more is better" enter your mind when deciding about whether to buy this camera.