Olympus E-500 (EVOLT E-500)
The Olympus E-500 (marketed in North America as the EVOLT E-500) is a Four Thirds system digital SLR introduced in 2005, aimed at enthusiasts stepping up from compact cameras. It was positioned in the mid-range consumer DSLR segment when new, slotting between entry-level and semi-professional bodies in the Olympus E-System line.
UK auction data for the E-500 is thin: a single hammer result of £70 from December 2023 is the only recorded sale, so today's wholesale value sits around that level at saleroom level rather than retail. Because this is one auction-hammer datapoint, what an E-500 sells for in 2026 can swing meaningfully with condition, included lens, and whether the body is tested working. Buyers researching what an Olympus E-500 is worth should treat this single figure as indicative only.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: September 2024
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| Sep 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 61) Title: An Olympus E-500 Digital SLR Camera
Description:
black, body VG, powers up, takes a picture, auto-focus works, shutter works, with an Olympus Zuiko Digital f/3.5-5.6 14-45mm lens, barrel VG, optics |
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| Dec 2023 | £70 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 408) Title: An Olympus E-500 DSLR Camera
Description:
An Olympus E-500 DSLR Camera, shutter working, flash working, body G-VG, with Zuiko 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lens, auto focus working, barrel G, some fading |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus E-500 worth today?
On the limited UK auction evidence available, an E-500 has sold for around £70 at hammer, though a single datapoint means the realistic price range is wider than that one figure suggests.
How much does an Olympus EVOLT E-500 sell for at UK auction?
The only verified UK auction-hammer sale on file fetched £70 in December 2023, exclusive of buyer's premium.
Is the Olympus E-500 still a usable camera?
Yes — it remains a functional Four Thirds DSLR, but factor in that Olympus no longer services these bodies and repair options are limited.