Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 20 December 2006, retrieved 11 January 2007
C series, also referred to as Camedia C series
C-400
0.35
1996
C-400L
0.35
1996
C-420L
0.35
1997
C-500L
Olympus, D-500L/D-600L Digital Cameras, retrieved 28 June 2009
C-600L
Olympus, D-500L/D-600L Digital Cameras, retrieved 28 June 2009
C-620L
1998
C-800L
0.81
First of the CAMEDIA line.
1996
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
C-820L
0.81
1997
C-830L
1.3
1999
C-840L
1.3
1999
C-860L
1.3
also known as D-360L
2000
D 400 Zoom or C-900 Zoom
1.3
First digital camera in the compact series to feature an optical 3× zoom lens
1998
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
C-920 Zoom
1.3
2000
C-960 Zoom
1.3
C-990 Zoom
2.1
C-1000L
0.85
1998
C-1400L
1.41
Fixed-lens digital single-lens reflex camera. 3× optical zoom lens
1997
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
C-1400XL
1.41
1999
Olympus C-2500L
2.5
Single-lens reflex camera. Progressive primary color CCD. 3× zoom lens
1999
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
Olympus C-2000 Zoom
2.11
Was a high-end compact digital camera (when it was launched). Equipped with an F2.0 large-aperture 3× zoom lens. The series evolved through the 3030 and 4040 models, which had higher CCD resolutions, and the 5060 and 8080 models, which were equipped with wide-angle zoom lenses.
Olympus America, archived from the original on 2007-09-28, retrieved 2006-01-08; DCResource, archived from the original on 2013-05-01, retrieved 2006-01-08
C-211 Zoom
2.1
Was the only Olympus digital camera to features built in photo printer, it took Polaroid 500 film for printing.
2000
C-1
1.3
Slim, compact body design
2001
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
C-1 Zoom
1.3
About 3 months after the launch of the C-1, Olympus introduced the C-1 Zoom, which has a similar body size but is equipped with a 3× zoom lens. Also known as D-150Z.
2001
Olympus global, retrieved 15 January 2007
C-2
2.0
Also known as D-230.
2001
Olympus – C-2, archived from the original on January 3, 2009, retrieved 11 September 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 28 December 2008, retrieved 11 December 2008
D series
Olympus D-425
4.0
4× digital zoom
January 2005
Olympus D-435
5.1
4× digital zoom
August 2005
Olympus America, archived from the original on 9 October 2007, retrieved 11 December 2008
Olympus D-490
2.1
Also known as C990Z, 3× optical zoom (35–105mm equiv. focal), f/2.8-f/4.4,
August 1, 2000
Olympus America, archived from the original on 2013-07-04, retrieved 2007-01-13; DPReview, archived from the original on 25 October 2007, retrieved 12 January 2007
Olympus D-535
3.2
Also known as C370, 3× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom, 12× seamless zoom capability
October 2004
Olympus America, archived from the original on 2013-07-04, retrieved 2007-10-07; Olympus UK, archived from the original on 21 August 2007, retrieved 6 October 2007
Olympus D-560
3.2
3x optical, 3.4x digital, 10x total seamless zoom
Olympus America, archived from the original on 2013-07-04, retrieved 2009-04-01;
Olympus America, archived from the original on 30 October 2010, retrieved 29 December 2010 and Imaging Resource Review: Olympus FE-340, retrieved 29 December 2010
Olympus FE-350
8.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
February 2008
Olympus FE-360
8.0
3× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
September 2008
Olympus FE-370
8.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
September 2008
Olympus FE-4000
12.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
August 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 13 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-4010
12.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
August 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 13 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-4020
14.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
February 2010
Olympus America, archived from the original on 15 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-4030
14.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
March 2010
Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 12 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-4040
14.0
4× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
March 2010
Olympus Europe, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-45
10.0
3× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
January 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 4 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-46
12.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom. Also known as the X-42
July 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 13 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-47
14.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom.
January 2010
Olympus America, archived from the original on 14 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-5000
10.1
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
January 2009
Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 25 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-5010
12.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
January 2009
Olympus America, archived from the original on 29 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-5020
12.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
August 2009
Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 24 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus FE-5030
14.0
5× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
March 2010
Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 12 January 2010, retrieved 16 January 2010
Olympus America, archived from the original on 21 March 2007, retrieved 27 March 2007 Scared of the Dark, archived from the original on 2007-03-24
Olympus SP-560 Ultra Zoom
8.0
18× optical zoom, 5.6× digital zoom
October 2007
Olympus SP-570 Ultra Zoom
10.0
20× optical zoom, 5× digital zoom
February 2008
Olympus America, archived from the original on 1 February 2008, retrieved 8 February 2008
Olympus SP-565 Ultra Zoom
10.0
20× optical zoom, 5× digital zoom
October 2008
Olympus SP-590 Ultra Zoom
12.0
26× optical zoom, 5× digital zoom
March 2009
Olympus SP-600 Ultra Zoom
12.0
15× optical zoom, 5× digital zoom
2010
Olympus SP-620 Ultra Zoom
15.9
21x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
February 2012
Olympus Digitalkameras (2006–2014) (in German), retrieved 16 May 2014
Olympus SP-720 Ultra Zoom
14.0
26x optical zoom
August 2012
Olympus SP-800 Ultra Zoom
14.0
30× optical zoom, 5× digital zoom
2010
Olympus SP-810 Ultra Zoom
14.0
36× optical zoom, 4× digital zoom
September 2011
Tough series
Olympus Stylus Tough-6000
10.0
Also known as μ
January 2009
Olympus Stylus Tough-8000
12.0
Also known as μ
February 2009
Olympus Tough TG-850
16.0 BSI-CMOS
Has tilt-angle screen that can flip up to face forward for selfies or waist-level work (no other waterproof compact cameras have featured it). 21-105mm, the widest among waterproof cameras. TruePic VII processing engine, and speedy 7.1 frames per second burst shooting.[2] Dual image stabilization: sensor-shift image stabilization system, high ISO sensitivity, fast focus in a blink of an eye. Full HD 60p. Time lapse.[3] 30 feet or 10 meters underwater capability.
Olympus Tough TG-860
16.0 BSI-CMOS
Near identical with TG-850 with additional WiFi and GPS and also improvement to 50 feet or 15 meters underwater capability. Sportcam mode to compete with action cameras. New programmable function button on the front of the camera, and the movie record button on the back is now programmable, allowing quicker access to important functions.[4]
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
12.0
May 2012
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS was a high-end rugged, waterproof compact camera with 25-100mm equivalent F2.0-4.9 zoom lens. The TG-1 is tougher than previous Tough models, being waterproof to 12m (40ft) and shockproof from a height of 2m (6.6ft) and had optional waterproof fisheye and telephoto converter lenses. The TG-1 iHS was built around a 1/2.3"-type 12MP back-lit CMOS sensor and a TruePic VI processor to make the most of its output.[5]
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
12.0
January 2013
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS was a update from the previous Tough TG-1, waterproof to 15m.[6]
Olympus Tough TG-3
16.0
March 2014
Recommended by National Geographic, waterproof up to 50 feet, f/2 25-100mm, 3" OLED display, time lapse, built-in GPS and WiFi[7]
The Tough TG-4 is a significant upgrade over its predecessor with the addition of Raw support. Olympus' cool 'Live Composite mode', a pair of custom setting spots on the mode dial, and additional underwater modes are also new features.[8]
Olympus Tough TG-6 has higher resolution LCD, additional macro and underwater modes, and focus bracketing than previous model. Improvements have also been made to reduce ghosting and flare.[10]
5 f/stop stabilization compensation, full resolution 10fps/5fps-AF, Full HD 1080/60p, Max bitrate 77 Mbit/s,[11] can take 64MP RAW (40MP JPEG) superresolution images of non-moving subjects[12]
5.5 f/stop stabilization compensation, full resolution 60fps/18fps-AF, 4K video, Max bitrate 24 Mbit/s, 50 MP High Res shot mode (uses sensor shift during an 8-frame sequence, combining the files into one), Pro Capture mode (starts capturing shots upon half-pressing the shutter, retaining last 14 shots leading up to full shutter actuation)[13]
7 f/stop stabilization compensation; IPX1 water resistance; USB-C power delivery; full resolution 60fps/18fps-AF, 4K video, max bitrate up to 237 Mbit/s; 60 fps full HD video; 80 MP High Res shot mode; Pro Capture mode (35-frame buffer); Live ND (combines multiple exposures to simulate effect of neutral-density filter of up to 5 stops)[15]
Pro level camera. First OMDS camera released with the brand OM System and stacked sensor. Also the last camera with the name Olympus printed on it and first IP53-rated weather-sealed camera.
Olympus Europe, archived from the original on 21 September 2011, retrieved 26 June 2009
Film cameras
Model Name
Production span
Description
References
Early cameras
Semi Olympus
1936–1937
4.5×6 cm folder camera. The first camera released by Olympus.The body is a copy of the German Baldax large model and it is the same as the body of the prewar Semi Proud camera.
Semi Olympus II
October 1937 – March 1940
4.5×6 cm folder camera.
Standard
1937 (never officially sold)
4x5 cm medium format camera, only made as ten prototypes before project was abandoned. At least two out of the ten cameras made, were sold.
Six series
Chrome Six I
1948
The successor to the Olympus Six but with wholly diecast construction. It has the same four element 7.5 cm f/3.5 Zuiko lens as the predecessor.
Chrome Six II
1948
Same as the Olympus Chrome Six I, but with 7.5 cm f/2.8 Zuiko lens.
Chrome Six III
1952 (probably not 1951 as sometimes stated)
As the Olympus Chrome Six I and II, but a new "film plane corrector". Sold with two different lens choices, Zuiko 7.5 cm f/2.8 or f/3.5.
Chrome Six IVa
1954
New top housing, containing an uncoupled rangefinder. Zuiko 7.5 cm f/3.5.
Chrome Six IVb
1954
New top housing, containing an uncoupled rangefinder. Zuiko 7.5 cm f/2.8.
Chrome Six V (also named Six V)
1955
Two versions. Six VA has the D.Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 lens and the VB has the Zuiko F.C. f/2.8.
Chrome Six V RII (also named Six V RII)
1955
Rangefinder version of SixV. Two versions. A version has the D.Zuiko F.C. f/3.5 lens and the B version the has Zuiko F.C. f/2.8
Six (also named Six I)
1940
First Dual-format folding camera in the Six series, taking 6×6 cm and 4.5×6 cm pictures. Contains four element 7.5 cm f/4.5 Zuiko lens
Six II
Late 1940 or 1941
As the Olympus Six camera but with four element 7.5 cm f/3.5 lens
Super Olympus
1943
A Olympus Six camera but with new five element 7.5 cm f/4.5 lens
Super Olympus II
1943
As the Super Olympus I camera but with five element 7.5 cm f/3.5 lens
Flex series (6x6 TLR cameras)
Flex (later renamed Flex BII)
1952
First of the series of 6×6 TLRs
Flex A (or Flex AI, Flex A3.5)
1955
Flex A2.8
December 1955
Flex A3.5II
September 1956
35 series
35 I
1948
35 II
1949
35 III
1949
35 IV
1949
35 IVa
1953
35 IVb
1954
35 Va
1955
35 Vb
1955
35 S
1955
Compact rangefinder. Lens D. Zuiko 45mm f/3.5 in earlier cameras, E.Zuiko 4.8 cm f/2.8 or G. Zuiko 45mm f/1.9 in later cameras.
35 S II
1957
Updated version. Three different lenses were available : E. Zuiko 48mm f/2.8, G. Zuiko 4.2 cm f/2.0 and G. Zuiko 4.2 cm f/1.8.
35 Wide S
1957
35mm F/2 coated H. Zuiko-W, 8 element in 6 group design.
Olympus-S Electro Set
1962–1963
Rangefinder camera with 4.2 cm G-Zuiko f/1.8. Selenium meter.
Olympus-SC
1963–1965
Rangefinder camera with 4.2 cm G-Zuiko f/1.8. Cadmium disulfide meter.
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