Olympus XZ-1
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$389.00 - $499.99
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Summary: A 10-megapixel camera from Olympus with a 3-inch LCD, 4x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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Type: Advanced Point-and-shoot
About - Olympus XZ-1

The XZ-1 is a 10-megapixel camera with 4x optical zoom and has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 28mm-112mm. It has a live-view 3-inch LCD (610,000 pixels).

Because it does not accept interchangeable lenses, we consider this model an advanced point-and-shoot.

The camera has a maximum aperture of f/1.8. The camera's shutter speed range is 60 seconds to 1/2000 of a second.

The XZ-1 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and has 60MB of in-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 3648 x 2736 and HD-resolution video as AVI files at a top resolution of 1280 x 720.

Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery.

This advanced point-and-shoot has 11 autofocus points. It also includes 7 flash modes (for the on-board flash), 24 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-2 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is body-based.

The XZ-1 measures 4.7 inches wide by 2.8 inches high by 2 inches deep, and weighs 10 ounces (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About This Brand

Olympus budget FE, VR and T series compacts have built-in help guides and emphasize simple operation. High-end SP and SZ models have featured very long zooms. Stylus models are midrange compacts and subcompacts. The X series is and advanced point-and-shoot line. Select "tough" Stylus subcompacts are water-resistant, waterproof, shockproof, and crushproof. Olympus has Pen series models that are based on micro four-thirds sensor technology. This type of camera combines key SLR features—a large image sensor and interchangeable lenses—with the smaller size and weight of a point-and-shoot. Olympus produces several E-series SLRs, and offers a wide range of lenses.

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Features & Specs - Olympus XZ-1
info LCD size (in.) 3
info Live view NA
info Image stabilizer B
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Manufacturer Olympus Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address www.olympusamerica.com
Product Model XZ-1
Product Name XZ-1 Compact Camera
Product Type Compact Camera
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