Olympus's 2011 budget ultra-compact — 14MP CCD, 26-130mm equivalent 5x zoom, 3in LCD, 720p video
The VG-130 was a 2011 budget ultra-compact in Olympus's V-series, launched at £99.99 and sold in North America as the D-710 — the two share one instruction manual. It sat above the VG-110/D-700 thanks to a longer zoom, higher resolution and bigger screen.
It combines a 14-megapixel 1/2.3in CCD with a 5x zoom equivalent to 26-130mm in a slim metal-fronted body. The 3.0in LCD dominates the rear, video records at 720p HD via a dedicated movie button, and Magic Filters plus panorama assist are included. Stabilisation is digital only. The LI-70B lithium-ion battery charges in-camera over USB in about three hours, and storage is SD/SDHC (SDXC is not supported).
As a cheap, genuinely pocketable CCD compact with a useful 26mm wide end, it works for casual snapshots and travel; expect smeary detail at higher ISOs and blur in low light given the lack of optical stabilisation.
Check the LI-70B battery holds charge and that a USB cable/adapter comes with the camera, since charging is in-body; spare cells are third-party only. Use SDHC cards of 32GB or less. Inspect the large screen for scratches and pressure marks, and confirm the zoom extends smoothly to full telephoto.