Digital Cameras - Reviews

Review Date: 22-JUL-2009

Olympus Pen E-P1

RRP: $1799.00

If you don't like the bulkiness of a digital SLR camera, but like the idea of changing lenses to suit your needs, then the Olympus Pen E-P1 has your name on it. It produces good images, it has useful art modes and it's stylish. The only drawbacks are the lack of a built-in optical viewfinder and a flash.

Review Date: 28-MAY-2009

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Olympus E-620

RRP: $1299.00

Between the excellent Live View mode, the pop-out LCD screen and the art modes, the Olympus E-620 is a lot of fun to use. We recommend it if you want a compact digital SLR camera that’s not hard to use and which doesn’t compromise on advanced features. It will produce vibrant, clear and well-defined shots.

Review Date: 27-MAY-2009

Olympus SP-590UZ

RRP: $799.00

Olympus’s SP-590UZ does a good job of delivering some of the advantages of a larger SLR camera without an interchangeable lens system. Shots taken with the massive 26x zoom lens are almost always crisp and clear, and it comes equipped with a 12-megapixel sensor.

Review Date: 29-APR-2009

Olympus Mju 9000

RRP: $599.00

There is plenty to like about the Olympus Mju 9000: it has a great zoom lens, useful in-camera editing functions and panorama stitching. You might have to play around with it in order to get the best image quality, but it can take clear and vibrant photos.

Review Date: 30-MAR-2009

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Olympus Mju Tough 6000

RRP: $499.00

There’s not much that we don’t like about the Olympus Mju Tough 6000. In fact, we think it’s a lovely ruggedised camera that anyone with an adventurous bone in their body should put on their shopping list.

Review Date: 24-MAR-2009

Olympus Mju Tough 8000

RRP: $599.00

The Olympus Mju Tough 8000 is great for all outdoor adventures, when all you want to carry is a compact digital camera and not have to worry about damaging it or carrying extra gear such as a waterproof enclosure.

Review Date: 26-FEB-2009

Olympus E-30

RRP: $1899.00

Despite its noisy images, we recommend the E-30 for anyone who is considering making the leap from an advanced compact camera to a D-SLR. It’s an easy camera to use, and the Live View mode will make it a relatively smooth transition.

Review Date: 19-JAN-2009

Olympus SP-565UZ

RRP: $599.00

The SP-565UZ packs a lot of useful features for manual photography, but its image quality doesn't cut the mustard. Consider this camera if image quality isn't your primary concern and you are just interested in its zoom and super-macro capabilities.

Review Date: 19-NOV-2008

Olympus MJU 1010

RRP: $399.00

A great mid-range compact camera, the Olympus MJU 1010 should serve most happy snappers well with its combination of style, good image quality and useful features.

Review Date: 29-OCT-2008

Olympus MJU 1060

RRP: $449.00

Olympus' MJU 1060 is a pretty decent beginner camera with its large screen and bevy of novice modes, but its images have some issues and it can be slow at times.

Review Date: 25-SEP-2008

Olympus Tough 1050SW

RRP: $399.00

Unfortunately the Tough 1050SW is a bit of a step backwards in the otherwise excellent tough series. Its extreme levels of haloing are problematic and the overall performance is downright slow. The tap control system is pretty innovative, however, and the pictures are good aside from the chromatic aberration.

Review Date: 16-SEP-2008

Olympus Mju 1040

RRP: $299.00

The Mju 1040 is an impressive compact camera characterised by style, portability and lightning-fast results. Aside from a few minor performance issues, it ticks nearly every box on a casual photographer's wish list.

Review Date: 16-AUG-2008

Olympus E-520

RRP: $999.00

Olympus' E-520 is a great D-SLR that is more than capable of competing with the big guns from Canon and Nikon. Its images are impressive and the feature set is robust enough to satisfy all but the most demanding photographer.

Review Date: 07-JUL-2008

Olympus SP-570UZ

RRP: $599.00

Olympus' SP-570UZ continues the trend of its past ultra-zooms, offering an enticing package for users looking for a larger lens. It isn't perfect — at times it can be sluggish and the pictures have some minor issues — but on the whole it does a solid job.

Review Date: 27-MAY-2008

Olympus E-420

RRP: $799.00

If you're after a petite SLR then the Olympus E-420 is a solid performer. It keeps pace with the competition in most areas, while maintaining dimensions that are significantly smaller.