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Top 10 Best Waterproof Cameras - Here are our top 10 best waterproof tough cameras for active photographers.
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1st - Olympus Tough TG-820 |
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| The Olympus Tough TG-820 has some unique features, such as TAP control and LED macro, really making it stand out as an ideal camera for those who like to take pictures in extreme conditions. The Olympus Tough TG-820 is available from Wex Photographic for £185.00. |
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Joint 2nd Canon PowerShot D20 |
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| The Canon Powershot D20 has great image quality, is well designed with a largely rubber exterior and has large chunky buttons, great when out shooting in the less than ideal conditions. The Canon Powershot D20 is available from Wex Photographic for £259.00. |
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Joint 2nd - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 |
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| The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 offers good image quality, a solid body and for those active, outdoors photographers, the extra features are bound to appeal. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 is available from Wex Photographic for £222.00. |
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Joint 2nd - Olympus Tough TG-620 |
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| The Olympus Tough TG-620 is similar to the TG-820, with excellent image quality, full 1080p HD video recording and fast high-speed shooting. The Olympus Tough TG-620 is available from Wex Photographic for £160.00. |
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Joint 5th - Olympus Tough TG-1 |
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| The Olympus Tough TG-1 certainly delivers in terms of features, it has a whole host that you don't normally find on your typical compact camera. You can even add a fisheye or tele converter. The Olympus Tough TG-1 is available from Amazon UK for £249.00. |
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Joint 5th - Nikon Coolpix AW100 |
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| The Coolpix AW100 is remarkably good for Nikon's first venture into the rugged camera market. Its main strength is its range of features with built-in GPS, full 1080p HD video recording and much more. The Nikon Coolpix AW100 is available from Wex Photographic for £194. |
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Joint 5th - Sony Cyber-shot TX20 |
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| The Sony Cyber-shot TX20 is one of the more compact waterproof cameras, with a stylish design and full HD video recording. It is waterproof to 5 metres. The Sony Cyber-shot TX20 is available from Wex Photographic for £254.00. |
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Joint 8th - Pentax Optio WG-2 |
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| The Pentax Optio WG-2 is ideal if you are looking for your first rugged camera, it offers good image quality and a couple of unique features. The Pentax Optio WG-2 is available from Wex Photographic for £180.00 (£219.00 with GPS). |
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Joint 8th - Fujifilm FinePix XP150 / XP170 |
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| The Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and XP170 are very similar (one has GPS, the other has Wi-Fi). They have a great range of features, good handling and excellent battery life. The Fujifilm FinePix XP150 is available from Wex Photographic for £162.00. The XP170 with Wi-Fi is available from Amazon UK for £151. |
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Joint 8th - Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 |
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| The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 offers excellent value for money. This combined with bright colourful images and an easy to use camera make it a good option for those on a tight budget. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 is available from Wex Photographic for £120.00. |
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For a full run-down on other tough waterproof cameras available, have a look at the table below:
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Waterproof | Shockproof | Freezeproof | Price |
| Kodak Easyshare Sport C123 | 3m | - | - | £50.00 |
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | 3m | 0.8m | - | £64.99 |
| Ricoh PX | 3m | 1.5m | - | £89.00 |
| Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | 5m | 1.5m | -10°C | £107.00 |
| Olympus Tough TG-320 | 3m | 1.5m | -10°C | £112.00 |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT20 | 5m | 1.5m | -10°C | £120.00 |
| Pentax Optio WG-1 / (GPS) | 10m | 1.5m | -10°C | £139.00 / (152.00) |
| Fujifilm FinePix XP170 | 10m | 2m | -10°C | £150.00 |
| Fujifilm FinePix XP150 GPS | 10m | 2m | -10°C | £160.00 |
| Olympus Tough TG-620 | 5m | 1.5m | -10°C | £160.00 |
| Pentax Optio WG-2 / (GPS) | 12m | 1.5m | -10°C | £180.00 / (£219.00) |
| Olympus Tough TG-820 | 10m | 2m | -10°C | £185.00 |
| Canon PowerShot D10 | 10m | 1.2m | -10°C | £194.00 |
| Nikon Coolpix AW100 | 10m | 1.5m | -10°C | £194.00 |
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT4 | 12m | 2m | -10°C | £222.00 |
| Olympus Tough TG-1 | 12m | 2m | -10°C | £249.00 |
| Canon PowerShot D20 | 10m | 1.5m | -10°C | £259.00 |
| Sony Cyber-shot TX20 | 5m | 1.5m | -10°C | £259.00 |
| Ricoh G700 | 5m | 2m | -10°C | £499.00 |
You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to give your camera extra safety and protection - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags. Updated November 2012.
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like the funky look of the pentax but not enough of a real camera for me Would buy one for my wife
I wouldn't go with the PENTAX. I recently bought my waterproof camera and it was a complete disaster . I share my sad story because I don't wish this to happen to anyone.
I bought in Singapore a 10m underwater proof, dust proof, shockproof, etc.,Pentax Optio WG-1. It has been one of the biggest mistakes I’ve ever made. After been ripped off by the dealer in Sim Lim Square, I found out that the “international warranty” they handed me was valid only in Singapore. And I learned that in Australia after trying the camera for the first time underwater and it broke down! BTW this was during my holidays in South East Asia so it also ruined the rest of my trip, I had to take pictures with my iphone.
I am very upset with the dealer because they scammed me since they knew I wasn't buying the camera if it didn't had an international warranty. This has completely disappointed me, adding on top of that the frustration of not been able to claim the warranty here in Australia.
Seems like the company's faulty products and the dealer's treacherous selling practices made the purchase my nightmare (by the way the dealer ripped me off with $900 in the camera and all its accessories ).
Note: If you ever buy a Pentax underwater camera, please be sure it’s the cheapest option, put it into water in front of the dealer before buying just to make sure it won’t brake immediately, and make sure that your warranty is international, believe me you’ll need it.
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