Underwater P&S

[fickle1]

I am looking at purchasing a rugged P&S camera. I have narrowed it down to either the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2, or the Canon PowerShot D10. I really prefer the size of the Panasonic and the higher video quality, but I am still torn. Does anyone have any first hand experience with them?

 

[kilroy217]

what do you intend to do with them? most "underwater" cameras are only good to like 10 ft depth. if you plan on taking a camera scuba diving or snorkelling, you'll likely go well beyond that depth, in which case you need an underwater housing.

 

[fickle1]

Both of the ones I listed are for 33 feet. I don't plan on going scuba diving, but snorkeling is in my future. I mainly want a camera that can take some abuse is small enough to fit in a pocket. I do a lot of outdoor activities and I hate lugging my SLR with me and worry about it getting damaged.

 

[gavinol]

You are right that Panasonic will give to the best graphic quality but Canon will work for you long time.

 

[fickle1]

Does the Panasonic have issues with long term use? I have read a lot of review, but didn't find any issues.

 

[fickle1]

Would I have better luck in the snorkeling forum? I wasn't sure which one would be best.

 

[drcarr]

my brother has the olympus SW series and likes it...

 

[mytshall]

I have the olympus tough and it takes great underwater macro shots. It holds up to abuse as well. I bought it so I could take it skiing but it had the added benefit of being waterproof.