Olympus X-560WP is a 10-megapixel digital compact camera with 3x optical zoom and 2.4-inch LCD screen. Though these features may seem unimpressive, the camera’s main advantage it is underwater capability.

The camera can operate down to 10 feet underwater, which allows you taking great pictures of underwater flora and fauna. You can take it to the pool, to the beach and you needn’t worry that it will get spoilt by splashes of water.

The X-560 WP is a simple point-and-shoot digicam for enjoyable snapping without thinking about camera settings. Its Intelligent Auto mode with automatically determine the scene being shot - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and optimize the setting for you to get best shot possible. You can also make your own choice from 18 pre-set scenes stored in the camera’s memory.

The camera comes with a Face detection function that can detect up to 16 faces in a frame and make them look sharp, clear and bright in your pictures. Furthermore, the AF tracking function allow keeping moving subjects in focus to avoid their blurring.

The T100 also uses Digital Image Stabilizer to correct for camera shale and deliver sharp photos and the Perfect Fix function to improve your photos after they’ve been taken, for instance lighten up shadows or remove red-eye.

Olympus X560 WP - Key Features:

• 10 Megapixels
• CCD Image Sensor
• 3x optical zoom
• 2.4-inch LCD Screen
• Digital Image Stabilization
• High ISO Capability
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• 18 Scene Modes
• Perfect Fix Function
• Advanced Face Detection
• AF Tracking
• In-camera Help Guide
• xD, micro SD Picture Card
• Waterproof Down to 10 feet
• Estimated Retail Price: $ 159.99

The Olympus T100 is an entry-level digital camera for beginners and would suit and children and teens as well. It features 12 megapixels of resolution, 3x optical zoom, 2.4-inch LCD screen for framing and previewing your photos.

The camera is not impressive in terms of its tech specs – the lens offers only 3x zoom, moreover, it is equipped with the Digital Image Stabilizer only for blur reduction, which means that the camera will automatically raise ISO level in low-light conditions or when it detects fast-moving subjects in a frame in order to deliver sharp pictures.

However, the T100’s main advantage is its ease of use and affordability. The camera’s Intelligent Auto mode can automatically identify the scene being shot – it chooses between Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro and Sports scenes – and adjusts the settings for a great picture. There’re also 21 scene modes for you to decide which of them would suit your shooting situation best.

The camera also features the Advanced Face Detection function, which can detect up to 12 faces in a frame and optimize exposure and focus for them. There’s also an AF tracking function for keeping moving subjects in focus until you press the shutter button.

Like the majority of Olympus cameras, the T100 offers its Magic Filters that add different effects to your images. There’re Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye and Drawing filters.

The camera also has on-board Help Guide that will describe the camera’s features and settings in case you feel difficulties with them.

Olympus T100 – Key Features:

• 12 Megapixels
• CCD Image Sensor
• 3x Optical Zoom
• 2.4-inch LCD Display
• Digital Image Stabilization
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• 21 Scene Modes
• Advanced Face Detection
• AF Tracking
• Creative Art Filters: Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing
• VGA 640 x 480p movies
• In-camera Help Guide

Olympus FE-5030 is a compact digital camera announced by the company at the beginning of the year. Its highlights include 14-megapixel sensor, 5x optical zoom, 2.7” rear LCD screen and TruePic III Image Processor.

The lens is very well-done, with 26mm wide-angle coverage for shooting wide scenes and aspherical elements to reduce chromatic aberrations. But it is disappointingly slow f/6.5 at full telephoto, thus limiting handheld shooting in low light. On the positive side, the camera features mechanical image stabilization to minimize blurring.

The camera uses Intelligent Auto technology, which makes it simple to get a great photo. It analyzes key elements of the composition as well as lighting and automatically optimizes camera setting while you just point and press the shutter button.

There’s also Programm Auto mode that gives access to some minor settings and 14 creative scenes for you to choose from. The scenes are as follows: Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Sports, Indoor, Candle, Self-portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach and Snow, and Pet.

To add fun to shooting process the FE-5030 offers four so-called Magic Filters - Pop Art, Pinhole, Fish-eye and Drawing – to create special effects.

For people’s shots, the camera offers Advanced Face Detection and AF Tracking functions. The former detects faces and applies correct exposure and focus to then while the latter keeps moving subjects in focus.

Camera Reviews:

Photographyblog:
The camera’s iAuto mode works surprisingly well. The lens can produce sharp results and chromatic aberrations are very well controlled, colors are more or less true to life, but the images often exhibit visible noise even at base ISO.

Sample Photo Galleries: photographyblog.com.

Olympus FE-5030 – Specifications:

• 14 Megapixels
• 1/2.33 ” CCD Image Sensor
• Maximum Image Size: 4288 x 3216
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 26 - 130 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/2.8 - 6.5
• 2.7 ” LCD Monitor with 230000 dots
• AF Modes: iESP, Face Detection AF, Spot, AF Tracking
• Closest focusing distance: 7 cm
• TruePic III Image Processor
• Light Metering: ESP, Spot
• Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/2000 s
• Sensitivity: ISO 64 -3200
• Mechanical Image Stabilizer
• Shadow Adjustment Technology
• Advanced Face Detection Technology
• Shooting Modes: i-Auto, Program, Scene Modes, Magic Filter, Panorama, Movie
• 14 Scene Modes
• Magic Filter: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fisheye, Sketch
• Movie: 640 x 480 / 30 fps
• 46 MB Internal Memory
• SD / SDHC Memory Cards
• Body Colors: Indium Grey, Aquamarine Blue, Flamingo Pink, Pure White