The Pentax Optio W60 and the Olympus mju 1050 SW are compact, durable, digital cameras for the beach, mountain or ski slope; having added “waterproof” and “freezeproof” characteristics. Let’s have a quick look at each one.

The Pentax W60 is a great upgrade from the W30 model. Its “Easy” mode allows for one-handed management, freeing up the other hand for negotiating rugged terrain. Its larger 10.1 megapixel image sensor provides more brilliant photos and higher image quality in more difficult light environments. It’s Shake Reduction feature and Viewfinder make your photographs less blurry. It has a 3.9 x 2.2 x 1 inches (99 x 56 x 25 millimeters) body, a 5x optical/4x digital zoom and weighs 5.1 ounces (145 grams).

It is a welcome addition to the traditional, compact camera with added “rugged” protection - JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).

The Olympus 1050 SW is a compact, camera for active photographers. The helpful Tap Control feature (adjusts settings with one tap) is perfect for winter climates, when fingers are too cold to fully operate the camera. This camera also has an increased capacity for storing images.

Its rugged 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.76 inches (93 x 62 x 19.3 millimeters) body, doesn’t break when dropped from 5 feet (1.5 meters) and is JIS Class 8 Waterproof and Freezeproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius).

It has a 3x optical/5x digital zoom and weighs 5.4 ounces (152 grams). Sharper pictures result from the Digital Image Stabilisation and Perfect Shot Preview functions. It also has faster zooms available.

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