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Olympus Stylus 500  
 
DCRP Review of Stylus 500
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: Stylus 500
Date announced: 2004-11-29
MSRP: $400
Official site:
 
Max resolution: 2560 x 1920 (5 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type):
Zoom capability: 3X optical + 4X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 35mm - 105mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F3.1 - F5.2
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: No
AF-assist lamp: No
Macro (min distance): Yes (7 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: No
 
LCD display: Yes/2.5"
LCD resolution:
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder:
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation
ISO sensitivity: 64/100/200/400
Movie mode (format): Yes (QuickTime)
Movie resolution (max): 320 x 240
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: xD Picture Card (32MB card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 8-180
Batteries used: LI-12B  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: No
USB support: Yes
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.9 x 2.2 x 1.2 in / 99.1 x 55.9 x 30.5 mm
Weight (empty): 5.8 oz / 165 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
 
Misc. notes: Weatherproof body can get splashed (can't go swimming with it, though).