Olympus's 6.1MP flagship pocket Camedia of 2004 — 38-114mm f/2.8 zoom, 1/1.8in CCD, xD storage
The Olympus Camedia C-60 Zoom was the top of Olympus's pocket Camedia compact line when it arrived in 2004, packing what was then a high 6.1-megapixel count into a small clamshell body. It followed the C-50 Zoom and sold under the same C-60 Zoom name across regions rather than gaining a separate US designation.
A 6.1-megapixel 1/1.8-inch CCD works with the TruePic Turbo processor for quick start-up and shutter response. Behind the protective sliding cover sits a 7.8-23.4mm lens, equivalent to 38-114mm, opening to f/2.8 with 3x optical and 4x digital zoom. There are 13 shooting modes including six scene programs, QuickTime movie recording with audio, PictBridge direct printing, xD-Picture Card storage and a proprietary LI-12B lithium-ion battery.
The relatively large 1/1.8-inch sensor for a pocket camera gives it more detail and cleaner files than most contemporaries, and the f/2.8 wide end helps indoors. It suits collectors of early-2000s CCD compacts and anyone wanting a small carry-everywhere digicam with more resolution than typical for the era.
Used buyers should confirm the LI-12B battery still holds charge — third-party cells and chargers remain available — and factor in xD-Picture Cards, which are discontinued and increasingly expensive. Check the sliding lens barrier switches the camera on cleanly and inspect the LCD for bright spots or bleed.