Olympus Camedia C-700 Ultra Zoom Digital Camera
The Olympus C-700 UZ is a 2MP 1/2.5 inch compact camera — with 320x240 video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.

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Camera Overview — Olympus C-700 UZ
Key Features — Olympus C-700 UZ
10x Optical Zoom Lens: The fixed 10x optical zoom lens covers a wide focal range, making it well-suited for subjects at varying distances without changing lenses.
2MP 1/2.5" Sensor: Captures images at up to 1600x1200 pixels, typical of early-2000s digital compacts and sufficient for standard prints and web use.
Electronic Viewfinder: Built-in EVF provides an alternative to the LCD for composing shots, useful in bright outdoor conditions.
1.5" TFT LCD Display: 114,000-pixel rear screen allows for image review and menu navigation on a compact body.
4x AA Battery Power: Accepts alkaline, NiMH, or lithium AA cells, making replacement batteries easy to source virtually anywhere.
In-Camera Color Profiles: Offers sRGB, Black & White, Sepia, Whiteboard, and Blackboard modes for applying looks directly in-camera at capture.
Camera Specifications — Olympus C-700 UZ
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Wildlife, Sports |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.5 inch |
| Resolution | 2MP |
| ISO Range | 100 – 800 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | Single central point (area selectable) |
| Max Photo Resolution | 1600x1200 |
| Burst Rate | 1 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 320x240 |
| Max Frame Rate | Other |
| Bit Depth | 8-bit |
Description — Olympus C-700 UZ
The Olympus Camedia C-700 Ultra Zoom is a point-and-shoot digital camera featuring a fixed lens mount and a 2MP sensor measuring 1/2.5 inch. It captures stills at up to 1600x1200 pixels and supports color profiles including sRGB, Black & White, Sepia, Whiteboard, and Blackboard. Composing shots is handled via a 1.5-inch TFT LCD with 114,000 pixels of resolution, backed by an Electronic Viewfinder (EVF).
Autofocus uses contrast detection with a single central point (area selectable). The ISO range spans 100 to 800, and the body weighs 300g with dimensions of 107 x 76 x 78 mm, finished in plastic with a metallic silver finish. Video records at up to 320x240 at 15fps in 8-bit depth.
Power is supplied by 4x AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium). Connectivity includes USB, and the camera features a built-in pop-up flash alongside a proprietary Olympus hot shoe for external flash accessories.
Pros — Olympus C-700 UZ
- ✓Multiple in-camera color profiles including sRGB, Black & White, Sepia, Whiteboard, and Blackboard
- ✓Broad battery flexibility — accepts 4x AA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium cells
- ✓Built-in pop-up flash plus proprietary Olympus hot shoe for external flash support
Cons — Olympus C-700 UZ
- ✗No image stabilization of any type — optical, in-body, or digital
- ✗Maximum photo resolution of 1600x1200 (2MP sensor) is very limited by modern standards
- ✗Video tops out at 320x240 at 15fps, offering only basic motion capture capability
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