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Review summary: We took three of the hottest waterproof compacts and tossed them into a sea of obstacles. Will the Panasonic TS1, Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus Tough 8000 make a splash? Read on to find out.

Verdict: The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 was the chunkiest of the three as far as dimensions, but its weight was not as hefty as the Olympus Tough 8000's. We tested both models by dropping each to the pavement from their specified height distances. The Olympus ...

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Review summary: The Olympus µ (mju) TOUGH-8000 is perfect for those who want to push things to their limits. It's waterproof to 10m, shockproof to falls from up to 2m, freeze-proof down to temperatures as low as -10°C and crushproof to weights of up to 100kg. Being ...

Review summary: If you're looking for a compact camera that can withstand extraordinary levels of abuse, you might want to check out the mju Tough-8000, particularly as it also functions perfectly well as an everyday camera. The lens could be sharper but, otherwise, ...

Pros: Extremely tough ; everyday practicality ; easy to use ; super macro mode

Cons: Not the sharpest lens ; could prove slippery and fiddly in adverse conditions

Verdict: If you want a camera that can take anything you can throw at it, they don't come any tougher than the Olympus mju Tough-8000. The beauty of it is that it works perfectly well as an everyday pocket compact too. The 8000 looks good and works well -- it ...

Pros: Waterproof, drop-proof, dust-proof, tap control, perfect for snow or beach adventures

Cons: Images came out soft, noise and chromatic aberration noticeable when viewing at the full 12-megapixel size

Verdict: The Olumpus Mju Tough 8000 is great for all outdoor adventures, when all you want to carry is a compact digital camera and not have to worry about damaging it or carrying extra gear such as a waterproof enclosure.

Review summary: olympus mju tough 8000 review: While the Tough 8000 may be the most rugged camera on the market, it doesn't mean it's the best in terms of image quality and performance.

Pros: The toughest camera in its class ; Beauty mode is quirky, even if a bit useless ; Bright LCD screen

Cons: Incredibly bright flash ; Average image quality ; Only incremental updates to the 1030SW ; No high-definition video

Verdict: In terms of rugged cameras, this is about as tough as you can get. It's built to withstand the extreme: water, sand, dust, snow, larger people sitting on it ... the usual in everyday activities. Let's list off the limitations to start with. Waterproof ...