This digital camera is one of the most interesting in its range with its FFT CCD feature providing for larger pixel area. Though the Olympus DSLR camera has only the 8 mega pixel sensor, these features ensure pictures that are detailed and clear due to the greater latitude of exposure. Natural colours are revealed effectively in the high quality images with the help of the TruePic TURBO image processor.

E 500 is classically designed to be extremely compact and light packed with interesting features. Dust is automatically removed on start up with the help of the Supersonic Wave Filter. This also protects the camera when the lens is being changed and saves you valuable time you would otherwise be spending on cleaning the sensors.

User friendly controls add to the pleasure of using this camera. Manual controls offer users the opportunity to be creative and there are at least 21 scene modes. Colour filters can be added with the help of the black and white mode.

Olympus E 500 is an excellent DSLR camera that can be taken anywhere you go. Even under strong sunlight, the camera can be operated at different angles as the viewfinder is coated. There is a large HyperCrystal LCD display measuring 6.4 cm. If a particular setting lacks natural light, then you can use the built in pop flash the Olympus E-500 14-45mm comes equipped with. The E 500 is powered by the Lithium Ion battery, comes in dimensions of 129.5 x 94.5 x 66 mm and weighs approximately 435 gms.