Olympus FE-370 Digital Camera

When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.

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Value: In view of its relatively inexpensive price, this digital camera has great features for the money.In fact, you would typically pay about 20% more to get a ultra-compact camera with comparable resolution.

Suitability: An ultra-compact digital camera, suited for everyday snapshot photography.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Pros: Has a 5x optical zoom, which is somewhat more powerful than some similarly priced digital cameras.In fact, the average cost of a product with this high an optical zoom is $240.Also, this digital camera has a 2.7 inch viewscreen, which is larger than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 4.6 ounces without battery or media, this digital camera is very light for a compact camera.

Description: The Olympus FE-370 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera.Compared to other ultra-compact digital cameras on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $155.

Summary: This is a good quality, snapshot digital camera. It performed well in my tests and is capable of producing decent photos in most situations. It scores well for ease of use and that bit of extra zoom can come in handy too.

Editors' rating: 81

The Olympus FE-370 is an 8-megapixel, ultra-compact camera