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If you care more about having a long lens at a low price than photo quality or manual controls, the Olympus SP-800UZ is an option.

If you want a huge zoom in a relatively small and portable package, the class-leading focal range provided by the Olympus SP-800UZ is worth seeking out.

If you need a camera with a long zoom range and compact form factor, and you're prepared to make a few compromises, the Olympus SP-800UZ superzoom will be worth a look.

The SP-800 UZ is one of the most versatile cameras on the market today thanks to the 30x wide optical zoom lens. Combining the lens with its other features, performance and image quality make this an excellent ultra-zoom option.

The SP-800UZ is a versatile tool with a 30x optical zoom lens. Enthusiasts will be put off by the lack of a viewfinder and manual controls, and images at full telephoto are often blurry.

It may have a massive 30x zoom, but basic controls and poor results at telephoto zoom settings mean the SP-800UZ is one to avoid.

Overall, we have found the Olympus SP-800UZ a unique camera with a remarkable lens that caters mostly to the needs of the point-and-shoot brigade. Experienced photographers might find it a bit limiting, but then they are probably not the target group anyway.