At a glance
| Specification | FE-190 | Stylus 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2006 | 2004 |
| Megapixels | 6 MP effective | 5 MP effective |
| Sensor | 1/2.5-inch CCD | 1/2.5-inch CCD |
| Lens | 38-114 mm equivalent, 3x optical zoom, f/3.1-5.9 | 35-105 mm equivalent, 3x optical zoom, f/3.1-5.2 |
| Memory card | xD Picture Card, Internal | xD Picture Card |
| Maximum card | Up to 2GB (xD-Picture Card) | Up to 1GB (xD-Picture Card) |
| Battery | Olympus LI-40B / LI-42B | Olympus LI-40B / LI-42B |
| Dimensions | 91 × 59 × 19 mm | 99 × 55 × 31 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 150 g (with battery and card, CIPA) | Approx. 200 g (with battery and card, CIPA) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Olympus FE-190 if a 150 g, 19 mm 6 MP xD body is the better pocket compromise.
Choose Olympus Stylus 500 if the 5 MP Stylus body with a 200 g feel is worth the thicker construction.
Both use xD and the same battery family, so size and the 38–114 versus 35–105mm lens ranges matter most.
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