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The FE series from Olympus focuses on slim design, ease of use, and competitive pricing. While at the basic end of the line, the FE-20 nonetheless offers 8.0 megapixels of resolution and 3x optical plus 4x digital zoom in a compact 3/4" thick body (0.85" including the lens collar). 17 shooting modes and in-camera help make capturing challenging subjects easy even for beginners. While effective, this model's Digital Image Stabilization ("DIS") amounts to little more than automatic ISO control and fast shutter speeds (contrast this with the built-in gyro sensor and Digital Image Stabilization Edit of the FE-320 and FE-340, or the sensor-shift Dual Image Stabilization of the FE-370). More impressive is the camera's ability to recognize and track faces, adjusting focus and optimizing exposure for the best possible "people pictures." The FE-20 is no slouch in the video realm either, capturing 15 or 30 fps at either 320 x 240 or 640 x 480 resolution.
MSRP $129.99
Release date January, 2008
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Features
- 8.0 megapixel CCD sensor -- up to 3264 x 2448 resolution
- 3x optical zoom (36 -- 108 mm equivalent)
- Slim 3/4" body
- 2.5" display
- Digital Image Stabilization
- Face recognition
- 13 scene modes
- 1/2000 sec. -- 1/2 sec. shutter speed (up to 4 sec. in Sunset mode)
- 30 and 15 fps video capture
- Sensitivity to ISO 1000
- Supports xD-Picture Card natively; microSD memory with MASD-1 adapter
- Uses LI-42B Li-ion Battery
- Charger, USB cable, A/V cable, wrist strap, MASD-1 adapter, Olympus Master 2 Software included
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MSRP $149.95
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- respectable quality photos
- easy to use
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- no viewfinder
- screen is useless in bright sunlight
Olympus FE-20
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MSRP $120.00
Released December, 2007
Pros
- affordable price
- operates on affordable and easy to find AA batteries
- available in black, silver, blue, and pink
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- basic point and shoot
- uses AA batteries (not a dedicated battery pack)
Olympus FE-20
vs.
Samsung S760
MSRP $99.95
Released November, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- utilizes easy to find, affordable, and capacious SD/SDHC flash storage
- uses easy to find / rechargable AA batteries
Cons
- feels a little lightweight / flimsy
- a very basic point and shoot
- extremely basic image stabilization
Olympus FE-20
vs.
Kodak EasyShare C913
MSRP $129.99
Released January, 2008
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Olympus FE-20
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Canon PowerShot A470
MSRP $129.98
Released January, 2008
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Olympus FE-20
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S730
MSRP $129.95
Released November, 2008
The Kodak EasyShare M1063 is a mid-grade compact digital camera with a 10.3 MP resolution for high-quality prints up to 30” x 40”. It features a 3X optical zoom Aspheric Lens that also allows for 5x digital zoom for even larger pictures. In addition, the M1063 supports high-definition image capture in 16:9 format, as...
Olympus FE-20
vs.
Kodak EasyShare M1063
MSRP $129.95
Released November, 2008
The Kodak EasyShare C1013 is a light and compact digital camera with a 10.3 MP resolution for high-quality prints up to 30” x 40”. It features a 3X Optical Aspheric Zoom Lens designed for taking close shots without losing picture quality. In addition to capturing JPEG/EXIF images, the EasyShare C1013 also supports QuickTime motion...
Olympus FE-20
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Kodak EasyShare C1013
MSRP $129.95
Released May, 2008
The Fujifilm FinePix J10 is a budget point-and-shoot camera. Users can select from several scene modes, but no other options are offered to further customize image settings. Features such as face detection and true image stabilization, found in mid- to high-end digital compacts, are not offered by the J10. Digital image stabilization mode senses...
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Reviews
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- nice size preview screen that makes it easy to see your shot
- pictures can be blown up to poster size and still remain sharp
- performed well in snap shooting on total auto setting
- size of the camera is convenient
- long lasting rechargeable battery
Cons
- the video does not put out sound
- there is a delay in going back to watch your pics
- I have to keep going back to manual to undo features because there are way too many options.
- camera won't set panorama mode
- instructions are vague and confusing
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May 29, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- nice size preview screen that makes it easy to see your shot
- facial recognition
- microSD support
- slim and compact design
- in-camera help guides
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- poor video recording resolution
- 2.5" screen
- feels cheap
- unattractive design
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August 19, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- nice size preview screen that makes it easy to see your shot
- pictures can be blown up to poster size and still remain sharp
- performed well in snap shooting on total auto setting
- microSD support
Cons
- Does not shoot in RAW format.
- Does not perform auto bracketing to allow for HDR Photo's.
- Does not allow you to expand Auction Mode from 640x480
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May 11, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- facial recognition
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- poor video recording resolution
- limited image stabilization
- basic point and shoot
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