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Pros: Excellent indoor white balance ; simple to use

Cons: Sluggish performance ; soft images

Review summary: Ask me no questions and I'll tell you no lies. Better yet, ask me no questions, and I won't have to think too much about how to take pictures. That's the philosophy behind Olympus' FE-series of cameras. Rather than offering manual settings and ...

Verdict: If you really want a camera that does the thinking for you, this is a good choice. Otherwise, look for faster, more reliable models.

Review summary: The FE-230 features a 0.6-inch super-slim and durable metal body that makes this the most compact and portable member of the FE family. An optional underwater housing (PT-038) designed specifically for the FE-230 provides worry-free fun in the pool or ...

Verdict: These new FE-series cameras feature an enhanced Help Guide that makes digital photography simple for users of all levels. A tutorial "shooting guide" educates users on tips for achieving specific effects, such as "shooting into backlight" and ...

Review summary: The Olympus FE-230 is a 7.1 megapixel (CCD) compact digital camera with a 3x optical zoom and 2.5 inch (6.4cm) LCD display. The Olympus FE-230 is just 16.5mm thick (or thin), features super macro mode (as close as 5cm), 18 scene modes, ISO of up to ...

Verdict: The Olympus FE-230 is just 16.5mm thick (or thin), features super macro mode (as close as 5cm), 18 scene modes, ISO of up to 1250 and internal memory of 20 megabytes

Review summary: Style is held in high regard for digital compact users, a fact that Olympus has taken to heart with the new FE-230.