Olympus

Olympus spent the 2000s making some of the most approachable cameras of the digicam boom. The Stylus line (sold as mju outside North America) carried over the weather-resistant, pocket-friendly philosophy of its famous film ancestors, while the FE series delivered simple, budget-friendly bodies in metallic blues and silvers that capture the Y2K look perfectly. Across the range, Olympus leaned on bright lenses and straightforward scene modes so anyone could pick one up and shoot.

Images from these cameras have a punchy, saturated character that suits the era's aesthetic — vivid blues and bold contrast, with just enough CCD softness to feel nostalgic rather than clinical. Like Fujifilm, Olympus committed to the xD-Picture Card format it co-developed, so most models here take xD rather than SD cards. It is the one practical quirk of owning a Y2K Olympus, and we keep tested xD cards in stock so it never becomes a problem.

Each Olympus we list has been through Measure Joy's full functional inspection — optics, screen, flash, and card slot verified — and ships with a battery and a 90-day warranty. Grab a metallic blue compact and see why these were everywhere in 2007.