Pentax waterproof point and shoot snapper

Just because you’re not the type that likes to tinker with the settings on their digital camera and instead prefer a more pedestrian point and shoot experience doesn’t mean you have to be lumbered with second rate specifications and outdated optics. You can now get the best of both worlds from a single compact shooter.

The Pentax Optio W60 can take 10 megapixel snaps, so the results won’t be short on quality and it’s packing a 5x optical zoom for close up action.

It’s also an ideal holiday companion – whether that be sun or snow – thanks to its sturdy design. It can operate for two hours up to 13 feet underwater and it can keep on snapping at temperatures well below freezing.

Top talents
Top quality – With 10 megapixel snaps on offer, your entering semi-pro territory, but with out all the configuration headaches.

Hardy housing – Thanks to its waterproof clothing and resistance to the cold you can take this camera from one extreme to the other and it’ll keep on shooting.

Go wide – Perfect for indoor group shots or just getting in more of the scene without having to step back, the 28mm wide angle lens will fit everything in.

Best price: £219.99 on 23 July 2008

Closest rivals
Sony CyberShot DSC-W170 – This little Sony might be small but that doesn’t mean you need to miss out in the pixel stakes thanks to its 10.1 megapixel sensor.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 – Looking for great snaps at the push of a button? Slip this Panny into Intelligent Auto mode and it’ll work out the best settings for you.

Olympus Mju Digital 1030 SW – Despite being sliver thin, this slim snapper still manages to pack in a 10.1 megapixel sensor and 3.6x optical zoom.

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