Pictures in each of these resolutions can be compressed at either of two JPEG compression ratios. In addition, high-resolution images can also be saved in an uncompressed TIFF mode. This allows anywhere from 2 to 122 images to be saved on the included 8MB SmartMedia card. Unfortunately, SmartMedia may have a dim future, making this a questionable buy if you anticipate investing in additional memory cards for whichever digital camera you buy. You can set exposure compensation, white balance, spot metering, and ISO equivalence manually, as well as the various flash modes.
Flesh tones are warm and realistic, while colors are generally vibrant and saturated.
The camera does tend somewhat toward excessive contrast in bright sunlight, but manual adjustment usually remedies the problem. My greatest disappointment with the D-460 is its lack of USB support. The only included software is the same uninspiring Olympus Camedia Master that accompanies other Olympus cameras. Speaking of accessories not included, the camera comes with no rechargeable battery kit, nor with an AC adapter. All in all, the D-460 is a respectable addition to a venerable family.