Entry level cameras are being churned out by the dozens by camera manufacturers and the consumers flock to them as they almost come in throwaway prices. Another impressive offering in this range is the Olympus FE 3010. This compact entry level camera, released by Olympus along with the FE 5000 and FE 45, is the most powerful among the three, sporting a resolution of 12mp and a zoom range of 3x, along with a slim and metal body.
Design and FunctioningThe super slim Olympus FE 3010 with an all metal body is only 17.8mm wide and weighs a mere 108mm. This easy grip camera is available in Magenta, Silver and Black colours. It comes with In-Camera Help Guides, which provide a brief description of camera settings and features, conveniently displayed on the LCD, at the push of a button. Its advanced Face Detection function is capable of tracking up to 16 faces and automatically focuses and optimizes exposures for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. With high ISO sensitivity (upto 1600 ISO) and faster shutter speeds (upto 1/2000th of a second), the user can freeze the action to capture sharp, blur-free images even if the camera or the subject is moving. It comes with internal memory of 19MB and is compatible with xD Picture Card and MicroSD for storage.
