Compare Prices : Olympus FE170 - Expert Reviews

Cons: Plastic build, Plastic build, Use of non-rechargeable batteries, No memory card supplied

Verdict: Olympus' budget camera packs in a lot of features

Pros: Simple to use ; inexpensive

Cons: Terrible performance

Verdict: The Olympus FE 170's price is hard to beat; its performance, however, is not

Review summary: On paper, the Olympus FE-170 is almost identical to its brother, the FE-180. Both have the same 6-megapixel sensor, the same 38mm-to-114mm (35mm equivalent) zoom lens, and the same emphasis on simplified, automated photography. In actual use, however, ...

Review summary: The Olympus FE-170 is priced about right. It can take decent pictures when the light is good, but struggles more in lowlight. Shutter lag is also an issue with the camera. If you can pay more there are better cameras to be found, but if this camera ...

Pros: Ease of use, Low price,

Cons: Shutter lag, Indoors in lowlight,

Review summary: With a small price tag and few features, the FE-170 is Olympus's low-end point-and-shoot.