Olympus O-Product
The Olympus O-Product is a limited-edition 35mm compact camera introduced in 1988, designed by Naoki Sakai as a design-led object combining an aluminium body with a circular lens housing. It was produced in small numbers and marketed as a collector's piece rather than a mainstream consumer model.
At UK auction, hammer prices for the O-Product have ranged from around £110 to £330 over recent years, with a median near £180 and a 2024 result of £328 showing the upper end for clean, boxed examples. As of today in 2026, condition and the presence of original packaging are the dominant factors in what this camera is worth at saleroom level, and values sit well above those of ordinary late-1980s compacts.
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.
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| Jul 2025 | £164 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 283) Title: A Limited Edition Olympus O-Product 35mm Camera
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A Limited Edition Olympus O-Product 35mm Camera Serial number 19006/20000. Body: G Shutter: Notes: Original packaging and paperwork included (Qty: 1) |
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| Oct 2024 | £328 | Chiswick Auctions | |
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Auction: Photographica (Lot 94) Title: A Limited Edition Olympus O-Product 35mm Camera
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A Limited Edition Olympus O-Product 35mm Camera Serial number 10486/20000. Body: VG/E Shutter: working Notes: Original packaging and paperwork ... read more |
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| Aug 2023 | £110 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 7) Title: An Olympus O-Product Camera
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An Olympus O-Product Camera, serial no 16193/20000, body VG, shutter working, self-timer working, with Olympus 35mm f/3.5 lens, elements VG, with |
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| May 2005 | EUR 300 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 7 (Lot AI_7_24748) Title: Olympus O-Product
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new, complete with papers, flash Estimate: EUR 500 - EUR 600 |
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| May 2004 | £131 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS, MAGIC LANTERNS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 204) Title: Olympus O Product no. 12769
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Olympus O Product no. 12769 Estimate: £150 - £200 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 292 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21519) Title: Olympus O-product
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mint complete set with flash, maker's box, papers Estimate: EUR 1,989 - EUR 13,496 |
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| Jan 2001 | £188 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT (Lot 208) Title: O-Product camera no. 11556
Description:
O-Product camera no. 11556 Estimate: £200 - £300 |
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| Aug 1998 | £287 | Christie's | |
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Auction: CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS (Lot 160) Title: O-Product no. 18656
Description:
O-Product no. 18656 Estimate: £300 - £400 |
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