Olympus Stylus 500 / µ 500

Pros: Low price, features, image quality, sharp optics, compact, sturdy, large LCD, histogram, easy to use

Cons: Some plastic elements (battery door, tripod mount), expensive xD cards, no manual control, slow USB

The Bottom Line: I highly recommend Olympus Stylus 500 if you want an inexpensive all-weather, compact, cool yet capable camera with 5-megapixel resolution, sharp optics...

Review: After having good experience with the 5-Megapixel Olympus Camedia D-595, I decided to try the 5-Megapixel...

Pros: Massive screen, excellent build quality, stylish design, ease-of-use, photo quality, improved controls.

Cons: Abysmal customer service, still not perfect for snapshots.

The Bottom Line: This is an ideal camera for someone who understands the principles of photography, and wants a compact camera that they can take anywhere, produces excellent prints, and is simple.

Review: I have owned four Olympus compact cameras: one film and this is my third digital. I have always been impressed by the photo quality produced, and this camera is no exception. Apparently, it has a revised lens design. It does not seem a great deal...

Pros: Rugged, well made, compact camera that takes very good pictures. Large, sharp LCD display.

Cons: No conventional viewfinder for basic framing. Mode wheel is bothersome.

The Bottom Line: A great camera for a novice, yet good and compact enough for a serious photographer to carry all the time. For the price, overall quality is excellent.

Review: My wife and I needed a compact camera to take snaps in the field of potential furnishings and architectural elements for our interior design business. Basic requirements included compact size, durability, and ease of use (for my wife, who rolls her...

Pros: Easy to use,small and compact, HUGE SCREEN,clear pictures, great features, to many to list!!

Cons: A little pricey, computer software isn't the best! Nothing Else!

Review: This was the first digital camera I have ever purchased and it was well worth it. It's so easy to use and takes incredible pictures! I was surprised at how easy it was to use. If it were lost or stolen I wouldn't search for another I would buy the...

Pros: quality size/feel, all weather design, super crisp 2.5" screen, intuitive user interface.

Cons: Pricey (but well worth it), uses xd memory card (not interchangeable with my PDA)

Review: warning: pictures may make subjects look better on film than in reality. This camera is unbelievable! I've only had it for one day and I am already use to its intuitive user interface. There is no viewfinder but, trust me, its not a problem; in it's...

Pros: easy to use, good features, great screen and produced good quality pictures.

Cons: seriously flawed design of the front panel & lens cap causing the lens cap stick

Review: my father & i both bought these cameras about 2 years ago. within a week, the lens cover on one camera was stuck. the camera had been kept in a bag or pocket and had not be dropped, hit or had anything heavy placed on it. the manufacturer declined...

Pros: LCD Screen, rechargeable battery, intuitive features

Cons: Can't think of ANY!

Review: I purchased this camera after my Kodak (3yrs old) died. We did a fair amount of shopping around and loved the size of this camera and the great viewfinder. I love it so much, that one month later, I purchased it as a gift for my mother. It is so...

Pros: Everything except see next question

Cons: The advance manual is only on C/D

Review: I am always buying a new camera. Guess that is what (photography lovers) semi-professionals do ;-) I have never been happier. This is the best camera I have ever owned. Pick one up today you will not be sorry. The pictures are just as beautiful...

Pros: The right price on a well build, large screen, compact camera.

Cons: Stylus sharpness, clarity not as good as some of the larger olympus cameras.

Review: This is a very nice camera with an awesome screen so you can see your photos and share them with friends. When it comes to picture quality, it is good. But the sharpness and clarity is at the Stylus level. The photos are not going to come out as...

Pros: Large 2.5 inch LCD screen,lots of features. underwater settings and all weather design too!

Cons: no viewfinder (screen only) but You'll get use to it not being there. don't worry!

Review: I was very lucky to be able to get my hands on this camera before it hits the market/stores in January 05.
I am extremely impressed with it!
Olympus has taken their stylus line to an all new level!
this camera has quick response with...