| Resolution (Pixels) | 3968x2976 pixels |
| Optical zoom ratio | 5x optical zoom |
| Screen size | 2.7" |
| Camera Type | Compact |
| Digital zoom ratio | 4x digital zoom |
| Type of image stabiliser | Yes image stabiliser |
| Colour | Black |
| Colour | Pink |
| Media format | XD Card storage |
| Memory card slot | Yes |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Macro Mode | Yes |
| Video recorder | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Timer | No |
| Weight (g) | 112g |
| Flash | Yes |
| Body Only | Yes |
| WiFi | No |
| Shortest shutter speed | 1/2000 min. shutter speed |
| Longest shutter speed | 1/4 max. shutter speed |
| Waterproof | No |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| USB port | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 98x61.6x27.8mm |
| RAW Format | No |
| Max. Aperture Lens 1 | f3.5-5.6 max. aperture lens 1 |
| In-built memory | Internal Storage: 18 MB |
| Bluetooth | No |
Olympus X-42 reviews and prices: Compact camera
- 3968x2976 pixels
- 5x optical zoom
