Olympus C-5060 Review

This is one of few cameras that lives for years and still holds its own against new release. I've been using this for 6 years. Through the years, I've changed my DSLR's and other compacts but I still keep this one for backup or casual use.



In year 2011, comparing with other cameras, it lacks image stabilization, hd movie, high iso performance, and high resolution but it's still one of the better camera in terms of image quality.



When I first got my Canon 450D, I was shocked how DSLR's color is so much inferior to years-older compact's. Then I found out there's so called Olympus color. Well, now my favorite color is that made by Canon professional models. But still my 2nd choice is Olympus color.



With this camera, you just shot with jpeg and don't need to do post processing. It's that good. I remember reading a review from PC World online, giving C-5060 higher marks than several times more expensive Canon 350D for better color accuracy and overall image quality. They were so right.



I also keep legendary Fuji F31fd. But if you ask me, I treasure this more. With so many controls and some useful accessories like FL-20, it can go further. If you know how to control this beast, it will last yet couple of more years.