Olympus FE-370 (silver)

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.

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.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

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.

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.

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• Manufacturer: Olympus
• Part Number: 226420

• General

• Product Type Digital camera - Compact
• Width 3.7 in
• Depth 1 in
• Height 2.2 in
• Weight 4.5 oz
• Enclosure Color Silver

• Main Features

• Resolution 8 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type CCD
• Total Pixels 8,500,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 8,000,000 pixels
• Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO auto, ISO 3200 (3Mpix)
• Digital Zoom 4 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Candle, Indoor, Sunset, Auction, Cuisine, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Smile shot, Night scene, Sports mode, Behind glass, Portrait mode, Self-portrait, Night scene with portrait
• Image Stabilizer Optical (image sensor shift mechanism)
• Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 4 sec
• Exposure Metering Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• Face Detection Yes
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
• Digital Video Format AVI
• Still Image Format JPEG
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 640 x 480, AVI - 320 x 240

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 48 MB Built-in - Integrated
• Integrated Memory 48 MB
• Floppy Drive None
• Digital Storage Media None
• Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 2560 x 1920, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 1600 x 1200, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 4 in - 12.5 ft

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.3 mm - 31.5 mm - F/3.5-5.6
• Focal Length 6.3 mm - 31.5 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 180 mm
• Focus Adjustment Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Min Focus Range 23.6 in
• Macro Focus Range 3cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.5-5.6
• Optical Zoom 5 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 8 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Olympus
• Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 12 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Built-in speaker, Cropping an image, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, Built-in help guide, 16:9 widescreen mode, PRINT Image Matching, In-camera red-eye fix, Digital image rotation, In-camera lighting fix, Digital noise reduction, Dual image stabilization, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control, Automatic Pixel Mapping (APM)

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.7 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,000 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x xD-Picture Card

• Software

• Software Olympus Master, Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.5

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, microSD to XD adapter
• Cables Included 1 x A/V cable, 1 x USB cable

• Power

• Power Device Battery charger - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Olympus Li-60B
• Supported Battery 1 x Olympus Li-60B Li-ion rechargeable battery ( Included )

• Environmental Parameters

• Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
• Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
• Min Storage Temperature -4 °F
• Max Storage Temperature 140 °F
• Humidity Range Operating 30 - 90%
• Humidity Range Storage 10 - 90%

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  Olympus FE-370 (silver)

  Price: $169.99

  Manufacturer: Olympus

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 48 MB - Integrated

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  Olympus FE-370 (pink)

  Price: $152.97

  Manufacturer: Olympus

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 48 MB - Integrated

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  Olympus FE-370 (blue)

  Price: $160.00

  Manufacturer: Olympus

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 48 MB - Integrated

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  Olympus FE-370 (black)

  Price: $84.00 - $149.95

  Manufacturer: Olympus

  Specs: Compact, 8 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 48 MB - Integrated

Olympus

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.olympusamerica.com/
• Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, Center Valley, PA. 18034-0610
• Phone: 1-888-553-4448