If you need a very handy digital camera that clicks amazing quality pictures then the Olympus X42 is custom made for you. Size doesn’t matter when you are buying a digital camera because a very small size camera can provide superlative quality of pictures. It is available in a shiny red colour which gives it a unique and attractive look. The Olympus X42 is provided in a spectacular resolution of 12 megapixels. It is equipped with a CCD-Chip (1/2,33″) sensor which enhances the overall performance of the device.

The Olympus X42 is also fitted with a LCD screen of 2.7 inch which provides crystal clear images. The LCD screen also works as a viewfinder as you can see the object in it and shoot accordingly. The Olympus X42 camera provides an optical zoom of 5 X and a digital zoom of 4 X. The internal memory of the device is 18 MB that can store limited pictures. For storing more pictures you must install a memory card in the camera. It supports only xD-Picture Card (XD) memory card format. The aperture of the device is around 3.5 - 5.6. This camera also supports direct printing through PictBridge. The camera not only records quality stills but can also record videos.

It provides video recording at 640 X 480 formats. The weight of the entire Olympus camera is around 112 g and can be easily carried in a handbag. The Olympus X42 is one of the most compact and attractive digital cameras available in the market.