Best waterproof/shockproof/etc. digital camera?

Judge Judy

I'm looking for a good digital camera to take on vacations and trips when I will be in environments that include rain, sand, snow, etc.; and to take to the beach and stuff like that. I already own a Canon SX 230 HS that I use as my regular everyday camera, which I love, but I don't want to risk bringing it to the beach or anything because of sand and water dangers plus I want to take pictures in/under water.

I've been doing a lot of research lately and so far, I like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and the Olympus Tough 8000 (I know there's a newer version of the Olympus out but it can't go half as deep as the 8000, which would be bad for scuba diving trips).

I just wanted to get opinions from some people who have experience with these waterproof etc. cameras and see which ones you all might recommend I check out. Price isn't really a factor either, but I'd prefer one under $300. Thanks! :)

Answer
The new Nikon AW100 is Waterproof/shockproof/dustproof, etc.even has GPS, so you can geotag all your shots.

http://www.nikonusa.com/Nikon-Products/Product/Compact-Digital-Cameras/26293/COOLPIX-AW100.html

Both Canon and Pentax also make such cameras.

Best Waterproof Digital Camera?

gawsh

I want a digital camera that takes high quality, clear pictures and is water proof. I had the Olypmus Tough 6020 and the image quality wasn't great at all and it was 14MP!!

What about the Sony Cybershot TX5?

Answer
from all the reviews i read there are only 3 you should consider for picture quality.
canon d10 - 12mp, 3x zoom. 640x320 video, @$249
panasonic lumix ts2 - 14mp, 6x zoom, 720p high def video, @$269
panasonic lumix ts3 - 12mp, 6x zoom, 1080p high def video, gps, @$349 (estimate, available in march)
the canon picture is slightly better but the lumix video is better.
i have the lumix ts2, it takes great pictures and the video is sweet. i also dropped it on an icy road and accidentally kicked it into the snow bank my first time out with it. no harm done.
the sony has a lower picture quality than those three and if i'm not mistaken it has a sliding cover on the front that tends to trap sand and dirt when closed causing grinding.

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