Budget Olympus compact with 5x zoom and 6MP sensor, basic digital photography from the mid-2000s consumer era.
The Olympus FE-200 is a budget compact digital camera from Olympus's entry-level FE series, featuring a 6-megapixel sensor with a 5x optical zoom in a slim body. The 5x zoom range provides more telephoto reach than basic 3x compact cameras, giving it a modest advantage for users who needed to capture distant subjects.
The camera features Olympus's automatic scene detection and basic image processing, with a 5x zoom covering approximately 36-180mm equivalent. The straightforward interface prioritises simplicity with automatic operation handling all exposure decisions. A 2.5-inch LCD screen provides composition and playback viewing.
Build quality is basic plastic construction typical of entry-level digital cameras, designed for affordability and lightweight portability. The camera uses xD-Picture Card storage alongside SD card compatibility, and basic creative features supplement the automatic modes for users who want some variety.
The FE-200 has negligible value on the used market, thoroughly superseded by modern smartphones. It represents the mid-2000s era of budget digital cameras that brought photography to the widest possible consumer audience before smartphones eliminated the need for dedicated basic cameras.