Although the Olympus FE-5000 offers the attractions of lower price and ease of use it has one or two extra features you do not always find on an entry level model. For a start the camera has image stabilisation. Next up is a good sized 2.7 inch LCD screen. The 5x optical zoom lens is also a little longer than standard. Olympus has given the FE-5000 a metal body too, rather than the more common plastic you often find in this price bracket.
Standard features include 10 megapixels, face detection for better portraits and the normal array of pre programmed scene modes.
At a shade over 25mm you may find the FE-5000 will fit into most pockets, but it can be a squeeze if the pocket is on the small side.
The camera scores highly for ease of use and is likely to appeal to someone who is looking for a digital camera that is relatively straightforward and will not break the bank.
Olympus FE-5000 Details
Style
Simple and Easy
Megapixels
12
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
xD Micro SD
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
36 - 180 mm
Shutter Speed
4 seconds - 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f3.5 - f5.6
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto, Sunlight, Tungsten, Overcast, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Flash Range
0m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, Smile Shot
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
3cms
Metering
ESP, Spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
12 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
97.4 x 56.6 x 25.5mm
Weight
137g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Olympus FE-5000 Specification
