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Note: This camera was first sold in May 2003. It has been replaced by the Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom.
Olympus C-5050 Zoom
Olympus C-5050 Zoom
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HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Olympus Memory"
  • 3 out of 5
"repaired twice - ON /OFF switch"
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Olympus C-5050 Zoom Reviews

  • 4.23 out of 5

Rating: 4.23 of 5
(128 user reviews)

Professional Reviews of the Olympus C-5050 Zoom

  • 4.35 out of 5
A top choice for advanced photographers (PC World - 7/3/03)

A positive review of the Olympus C-5050, which ranks among the best in image quality tests. Having to remove the lens cap before powering-up and the camera's bulky size are mentioned as drawbacks. read original review

  • 4.1 out of 5
I ended up liking the Olympus C-5050Z more than I thought I would (DC Resource - 7/3/03)

A generally positive review of the Olympus C-5050 with a few reservations: noise and purple fringing are both noticeable, and the camera's interface is confusing. read original review

  • 3.9 out of 5
Offers great photo opportunities for experienced digital photographers (CNET - 7/3/03)

Though experienced photographers will certainly appreciate the Olympus C-5050's enormous feature set, multiple shooting modes, and quick response time, an overly powerful flash and excessive image sharpening can produce some disappointing images. read original review

Olympus C-5050 Zoom Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

  • 4 out of 5
Olympus Memory (murray convery - 1/22/07)

Just one disappointing feature, is that the maximum Xd format card you can use on this camera is 512Mb. I bought a 1G and it... read more

  • 3 out of 5
repaired twice - ON /OFF switch (R Robinson - 10/15/06)

My C5050 has been sent back to the supplier twice for the same fault, the first time after only 1 month and then again a... read more

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