Olympus

Explore 12 Olympus vintage camera models — specs, production history, reviews, and market values in the VTA archive.

Binoculars

• 8-16x40 S — Olympus 8-16x40 S zoom binoculars: 8-16x magnification, 40mm objectives, Porro BaK-7 prisms. Little-documented model; specs from official pages.

Cameras

• 35 SP — A 35mm mechanical rangefinder camera with dual metering and aperture-priority automation, produced from 1969 to about 1976.
• 35 SPn — A 35mm rangefinder camera with built-in spot metering and aperture-priority auto exposure, released as an updated version of the 35 SP.
• OM-1 (1972-1988) — Designed by Yoshihisa Maitani, it redefined professional SLR design with its compact size, precision engineering. Full specifications and review.
• OM-10 (1979-1987) — Olympus OM-10 (1979–1987): the first consumer-grade OM SLR — 430g, aperture-priority auto, ISO 25–1600, and a rare MA-1 manual adapter.
• OM-1n (1979-1988) — The Olympus OM-1n is a mechanically operated 35mm film single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1979 as an updated version of the legendary OM-1
• OM-2 (1975-1987) — It was the first production SLR to feature off-the-film (OTF) metering. Full specifications and review.
• OM-2 SP (1984-1988) — It represents the final evolution of Olympus’ professional OM-series manual focus SLRs before the transition toward. Full specifications and review.
• OM-2n (1979–1984) — The Olympus OM-2n is an updated version of the OM-2, released in 1979 as part of Olympus’s compact and lightweight 35mm SLR system. It features TTL
• OM-3 (1983-1986) — The Olympus OM-3 is a fully mechanical 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1983 as the ultimate evolution of Olympus’ compact professional.
• OM-30 (1983-1986) — Slip an Olympus OM-30 into your hand, and you’re holding a quiet rebel from a turning point in camera history. Covers detailed specs and production dates.
• OM-4 (1983-2002) — The Olympus OM-4 is a professional-grade 35mm film SLR camera introduced in 1983 as the pinnacle of Olympus’s OM series.
• OM-4Ti (1987-2002) — Released in 1987 as an upgraded version of the OM-4, it combined professional-grade build quality. Full specifications and review.
• OM-D E-M1 — Olympus OM-D E-M1 (2013) — 16MP mirrorless with EVF, touch LCD, and programmable controls. A pro-grade Micro Four Thirds workhorse still valued today.
• OM-D E-M10 — Olympus OM-D E-M10 (2014) mirrorless camera with 16MP sensor, 3-axis stabilization, and retro design. Compact, beginner-friendly, and widely used.
• OM-D E-M10 Mark IV — A mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera using the Micro Four Thirds system, announced in 2020 as an entry-level model in the OM-D lineup.
• Pen S — A half-frame 35mm viewfinder camera with manual controls and a 30mm f/3.5 Zuiko lens. Includes detailed specs and production dates.
• TG-5 — Olympus Tough TG-5 (2017) rugged compact with 4K video, 15m waterproof, 2.1m shockproof, and super macro mode — built for extreme conditions.
• TG-6 — A rugged, waterproof compact digital camera built for extreme environments and macro photography. With recent sold prices and the complete spec table.
• Trip 35 — A compact 35mm camera with auto-exposure and a selenium-cell light meter, introduced in 1967 and. With detailed specs, production dates and price trends.
• XA (1979-1985) — A precision-engineered 35mm marvel that wed rangefinder elegance, f/2.8 speed, and a clamshell titanium body into a camera that slipped into a jacket pocket—and rewrote the rules for what a compact co…
• XA2 (1980-1985) — A compact 35mm film viewfinder camera with program auto exposure and zone focusing, designed for reliable everyday carry.
• XZ-1 — Olympus XZ-1 (2011) — metal-clad compact with f/1.8 lens, 10MP CCD, and manual controls. A bold attempt to bridge point-and-shoot and DSLR worlds.

Compact

• AZ-2 — Olympus AZ-2 (2004): an entry-level 3.2 MP compact from the short-lived AZ-series, with 3x zoom and xD storage. Little-documented budget model.
• AZ-300 — Olympus AZ-300 (1988) — 35mm bridge camera with a 38-105mm 3x zoom lens, sold as Infinity 300 / IZM300.
• C-100 — Olympus C-100 — an early digital camera from the Camedia line, or possibly a 35mm film camera; the record is contradictory and thin.
• C-120 — Olympus C-120 — the archive has no verified camera research on this model; period C120-inch sources are blank-tape ads, not reviews. An honest gap.
• C-1400L — The Olympus C-1400L — sold in some markets as the D-600L — is a 1.4-megapixel digital SLR with a built-in zoom lens, announced in October 1997 alongside
• C-460 Zoom — Olympus C-460 Zoom (2004–2006) — a 4MP compact digital camera announced at CeBIT 2004, sold as a Dixons-exclusive UK variant and in a del Sol travel edition.
• C-920 Zoom — Olympus C-920 Zoom (1999) — an obscure mju-style digital compact with 1280x960 CCD resolution and a sliding cover protecting lens and pop-up flash.
• D-425 — Olympus D-425 (2005): a 4MP budget point-and-shoot also sold as the C-170, UK Argos exclusive, $149.99 street price.
• D-590 Zoom — Olympus D-590 Zoom (2004) — a 4MP entry-level digital compact with 3x zoom and a 1.8-inch sunshine LCD. Announced October 2004; little else is documented.
• TG-2 iHS — Olympus TG-2 iHS (2013): flagship rugged point-and-shoot with an ultra-bright f/2.0 4x zoom lens, waterproof to 50 feet, 12MP BSI-CMOS sensor.
• X-820 — Olympus X-820 compact digital camera from the 2000s. Little documented; known for photo/video capture, built-in flash, and a fragile screen. Manuals in English, Spanish, French.
• X-840 — The Olympus X-840 is a compact digital camera from Olympus’s popular X series, and it appears to be the same camera sold in some markets as the Olympus
• X-930 — The Olympus X-930 is a compact digital camera that appears to have been sold under a dual identity. The Declaration of Conformity lists it as the

Rangefinder

• 35 ED — Olympus 35 ED (1974-1978): a little-documented 35mm fixed-lens rangefinder with a 38mm f/2.8 D.Zuiko and aging CdS meter.
• 35 IVa — Olympus 35 IVa (1953) — compact 35mm zone-focus camera with Zuiko 40mm f3.5 lens, Copal shutter to 1/200 sec, no meter. Priced at ¥15,000 new; little else documented.
• 35 LC — Olympus 35 LC (1967-1969) 35mm rangefinder with fixed 42mm f/1.7 Zuiko lens. Manual operation with CdS meter; known battery voltage quirks.
• 35 RC — Olympus 35 RC (1970) — compact 35mm rangefinder, Seiko ESF shutter, CdS auto-exposure. Budget step up from the 35 EC at ~$70.
• 35-S — Olympus 35-S (1960), a 35mm lens-shutter rangefinder with coupled selenium meter, D-Zuiko lens, and brass top cover. Successor to the 35-M.
• Ace — Olympus Ace (1956–1959) — a simple fixed-lens 35mm viewfinder camera with a 45mm f/2.8 three-element lens and Seikosha-Rapid shutter.

Slr

• AIR A01 — The Olympus AIR A01 is an odd and fascinating footnote in the company's history — a finderless 16MP Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens camera that
• FE-300 — The Olympus FE-300 was the top-of-the-range model in Olympus's entry-level FE series when it arrived in September 2007, and its selling point was simple
• FE-5010 — The Olympus FE-5010 is a small-sensor compact from the company’s FE line, announced January 7, 2009 and sold in the US with pricing around $190. It was
• OM-88 — The Olympus OM-88, sold as the OM-101 in Europe, is a curious late-1980s 35mm SLR that sits oddly in the OM line. Introduced around 1988 with a list price

Unknown

• LS-10 — Olympus LS-10 (2008): 24-bit/96kHz portable recorder in an aluminum body under six ounces, with 2GB internal storage, SD expansion, and fixed angled stereo mics.

Other Models

• VF-KL3 — Little is documented about the Olympus VF-KL3, a wide conversion lens for video cameras. Known only from a $25 vintage listing; specs unknown.