Should You Buy an Olympus Digital Camera?

Olympus is one of the most popular digital camera brands as well as being well known for its .

If you are thinking about buying an Olympus digital camera then our handy guide provides you with all the key info at a glance. Our objective, impartial comparison of digital camera brands is compiled by analysing over 38,000 user and expert reviews and 690+ awards from hundreds of different review sites on over 1,900 digital cameras.

Olympus are recognised for their wide selection of mid-range and award winning digital cameras. Their digital cameras start at $59 for the VG-160 which has a weight of 125g, an optical zoom of 5x and is a compact digital camera and go up to $1,999 for the E-M1 which has a weight of 443g, an optical zoom of §x and is a mirrorless digital camera. The average price of a new Olympus digital camera is $463.

Is Olympus the Best Digital Camera Brand?

So are Olympus digital cameras any good? We give every digital camera a Kagoo Score by analysing its specs, reviews and prices and comparing this to its competitors. By aggregating this data across all digital cameras we are able to impartially rank all the digital camera brands.

Our detailed analysis taking into account all of the above factors found that Olympus is the 11th best digital camera brand out there.

Let's look at how Olympus digital cameras compare to the other digital camera brands across each of the key facets that make up the Kagoo Score.

Olympus have better reviews than the typical digital camera brand, with the average rating of a Olympus digital camera being 73%. Olympus also have a number of great features including rechargeable battery which sets them apart from the competition.

There's a smaller selection of Olympus digital cameras available compared to other digital camera brands, with only 20 Olympus digital cameras currently on the market in the US. Olympus digital cameras also tend to be cheaper than most other digital camera brands however they are still a less popular choice with consumers.

What Do the Olympus Digital Camera Reviews Say?

We've added up all the reviews for every Olympus digital camera to work out the average distribution of reviews for Olympus and then compared this to the other digital camera brands.

Expert Reviews

5 stars		105
4 stars		123
3 stars		15
2 stars		2
1 star		0

User Reviews

5 stars		125
4 stars		20
3 stars		5
2 stars		4
1 star		5

Over 93% of expert reviews and 91% of user reviews for Olympus digital cameras are 4 stars or higher. This compares to 89% and 84% respectively across all Digital Camera brands.

In the table below we compare the average review score given to Olympus digital cameras by some of the most popular technology review sites against their reviews for other digital camera brands. The best review score from each review source is highlighted in green.

Average Review Score	Canon	Nikon	Sony	Samsung	Olympus
	75% 152 reviews	73% 110 reviews	75% 93 reviews	75% 46 reviews	78% 21 reviews
	83% 27 reviews	84% 13 reviews	83% 19 reviews	82% 13 reviews	90% 3 reviews
	80% 26 reviews	75% 16 reviews	73% 13 reviews	70% 14 reviews	81% 5 reviews
	74% 19 reviews	72% 19 reviews	68% 13 reviews	74% 13 reviews	64% 5 reviews
	75% 28 reviews	62% 9 reviews	73% 14 reviews	67% 11 reviews	75% 4 reviews
	83% 19 reviews	87% 12 reviews	80% 12 reviews	83% 16 reviews	83% 4 reviews
	82% 18 reviews	82% 20 reviews	75% 8 reviews	78% 10 reviews	86% 5 reviews
	73% 22 reviews	71% 14 reviews	76% 11 reviews	76% 13 reviews	80% 1 review
	79% 23 reviews	80% 11 reviews	82% 13 reviews	71% 13 reviews	80% 1 review
	76% 22 reviews	86% 4 reviews	79% 17 reviews	69% 14 reviews	83% 3 reviews
	85% 16 reviews	80% 16 reviews	80% 7 reviews	70% 12 reviews	81% 7 reviews
	87% 22 reviews	89% 8 reviews	86% 15 reviews	84% 9 reviews	86% 4 reviews
	87% 20 reviews	84% 13 reviews	74% 10 reviews	66% 7 reviews	85% 4 reviews
	85% 25 reviews	80% 10 reviews	83% 12 reviews	82% 5 reviews	81% 1 review
	77% 22 reviews	75% 4 reviews	80% 10 reviews	68% 10 reviews	75% 4 reviews
	74% 18 reviews	80% 7 reviews	76% 7 reviews	71% 12 reviews	75% 4 reviews
	78% 14 reviews	69% 14 reviews	75% 11 reviews	65% 4 reviews	68% 4 reviews
	77% 21 reviews	79% 11 reviews	72% 5 reviews	71% 9 reviews
	66% 18 reviews	46% 18 reviews	37% 6 reviews		60% 3 reviews
	80% 18 reviews	84% 14 reviews	75% 8 reviews	80% 1 review	87% 3 reviews
Other Expert Sites	76% 640 reviews	77% 370 reviews	71% 377 reviews	72% 296 reviews	75% 149 reviews
Average	79% 1,190 reviews	77% 713 reviews	75% 681 reviews	74% 528 reviews	79% 235 reviews

How Many Industry Awards Have Olympus Digital Cameras Received?

After checking thousands of expert review websites we found 54 industry awards for Olympus digital cameras. The table below compares the number of awards received by Olympus to other popular digital camera brands. The largest number of awards provided by each review source is highlighted in green.

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Number of Awards	Canon	Nikon	Sony	Samsung	Olympus
	22	9	16	12	3
	23	7	8		3
	14	11	4	3	2
	13	7	4	1	3
	8	7	3	8	2
	12	8	4	1	3
	10	5	1	6	1
	8	3	5	5	2
	5	5	3		6
	6	6	1	1	3
	4	3	5	1	2
	5	4	2	1	2
	4	3	2	3	2
	4	2	4	3	1
	6	4	1		2
	7	4	2
	4	3	1	2	2
	6	3	1		1
	4		1	3	2
	4	5			1
Other Expert Sites	85	56	29	33	11
Total	254	155	97	83	54

How Reliable Are Olympus Digital Cameras?

We checked over 38,000 reviews to find comments about the reliability of Olympus digital cameras. over 60 of these reviews mention reliability of which 74% were positive. Therefore the majority of Olympus digital camera owners and reviewers thought the product was reliable.

So, most people think that Olympus digital cameras are good quality. Now let's take a look at some of the reviews for Olympus digital cameras that mention reliability:

RELIABLE

the feature set is robust enough to satisfy all

The Olympus Stylus Tough 8000 is one of the most durable pocket cameras youre going to find

The Olympus Mju Tough 8000 packs a lot of features into a very small package

the Mju Tough 6000 has to carefully balance a small lens

This is not the most expensive waterproof

Olympus has gone through a bit of a re-branding of late — its new series of rugged cameras

The Olympus MJU Tough 6000 is a rugged digital camera

The Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 competes well in many areas against other rugged/waterproof camera models

slightly plastic construction didn't win a great deal of fans

Rugged devices

it feels robust enough

Its beautifully built

NOT RELIABLE

more plasticky than the Pen E-P1

the lack of a built

whilst the camera is wholly simple to use from scratch at a basic functional level

It was very plasticky

Features to Look Out For On Olympus Digital Cameras

There's a number of great features to look out for on the latest range of Olympus digital cameras that set them apart from the competition. These include rechargeable battery.

Olympus Rechargeable Battery

A rechargable battery means tht the battery pack in the camera can be recharged, meaning no need to constantly replace them with other batteries.

Olympus digital cameras that have a rechargeable battery include the Olympus Tough TG-6 ($317), the Olympus OM-D E-M10 ($0) and the Olympus EPL10 ($499).

What is the Best Mid-Range Olympus Digital Camera?

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II

20.4MP

5184 X 3888 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

4096 X 2160 PIXELS VIDEO RESOLUTION

1s CAMERA

2.8 MINIMUM

25,600 MAXIMUM ISO SPEED

498g

3" SCREEN

A great mid range choice, priced at $999 is the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, which has a Kagoo Score of 73.

Features We Love:

High megapixels (20.4MP)

4096 x 2160 pixels video resolution

Smaller than average minimum aperture number (2.8)

High maximum ISO sensitivity (25,600)

Image stabiliser

A fully featured but only ok value for money 498g digital camera. It has an image stabiliser and a touchscreen, supports Wi-Fi and features bluetooth.

80 Features	Fully-Featured
65 Value for Money	Good
73 Kagoo Score	Very Good

The cheapest price that we could find for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II in the US is $999.00 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

What is the Best High End Olympus Digital Camera?

Olympus PEN-F

20.3MP

5184 X 3888 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

FULL HD VIDEO RESOLUTION

1.8 MINIMUM

25,600 MAXIMUM ISO SPEED

1s CAMERA

373g

3" SCREEN

If you're looking for a high end Olympus digital camera then the Olympus PEN-F takes some beating. It has a Kagoo Score of 80, but is a bit more expensive at $999.

Features We Love:

High megapixels (20.3MP)

1920 x 1080 (Full HD) pixels video resolution (1920x1080 pixels)

High maximum ISO sensitivity (25,600)

Tiny minimum aperture number (1.8)

Image stabiliser

A fully featured and classic 373g digital camera, with a reasonable price. It has an image stabiliser and a touchscreen and supports Wi-Fi and Full HD video. Purchasers report that this digital camera is very able to produce good images and good-looking, and easy to use.

97 Reviews	8 Reviews
83 Features	Fully-Featured
70 Value for Money	Good
80 Kagoo Score	Excellent

Customers report that Olympus PEN-F has excellent user reviews with an average user rating of 98%.

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Olympus PEN-F Digital Camera Review

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The Olympus PEN-F is 124.8mm wide, 72.1mm tall, 37.3mm deep and weighs 373g.

The cheapest price that we could find for the PEN-F in the US is $999.00 but in total we found only 1 price for it.

What is the Best Budget Choice Olympus Digital Camera?

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III

16.1MP

4608 X 3456 PIXELS IMAGE RESOLUTION

10.7x OPTICAL ZOOM

4K VIDEO RESOLUTION

3.5 MINIMUM

25,600 MAXIMUM ISO SPEED

1s CAMERA

410g

3" SCREEN

At only $599.99 and with a Kagoo Score of 77 the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III makes a great budget choice.

Features We Love:

Big optical zoom (10.7x)

3840 x 2160 (4K) pixels video resolution (3840x2160 pixels)

High maximum ISO sensitivity (25,600)

Large minimum aperture number (3.5)

Image stabiliser

A good value for money and fully featured 10.7x optical zoom camera. It has an image stabiliser, a touchscreen and a GPS and supports Wi-Fi.

81 Features	Fully-Featured
75 Value for Money	Very Good
77 Kagoo Score	Very Good

Olympus OMD EM10 Mark III Camera Review

The cheapest price that we could find for the OM-D E-M10 Mark III in the US is $599.99 but in total we found only 1 price for it.