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Max, I just ordered the Olympus STYLUS TG-2 iHS

That's the camera Tas brought to our attention recently. That will be my next boat cam. Based on all the review sites, it's got the fastest lens among the waterproof P&S cameras, and average or better all-around performance for picture/video/speed/focus/startup etc. You can also buy a silicone jacket for it (search for: Olympus CSCH-108 Silicone Jacket) and a nice belt case ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004OOJXV0/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2P7U8ZHUJIO9T ).

None of the waterproof cameras are as good as equivalent priced general purpose P&S cameras. If you want waterproof without image quality compromise you're in the $800+ range and larger cameras such as the Nikon AW1 with one of the waterproof lenses specially made for it.

I'll let you know what I think of the TG2 picture quality after playing with it a bit.

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