The Best Waterproof Cameras in 2017 | Industrial Seal Products

Whether you’re going to the beach, diving, or hiking, these waterproof cameras are holiday must-haves to add to the wish list.

If you’re escaping the holidays for daring outdoor adventures, the chances are you’re going to get close to some water in the deep blue sea to capture subaquatic scenes. It’s also likely you’ll want to commemorate your underwater adventures, but most cameras won’t make it out alive with the perfect shot.

Thankfully, there’s shock-proof and freeze-proof, and crush-proof waterproof cameras on the market. These rugged cameras don’t stop there. You’ll also find many with fun features such as GPS location tagging, Wi-Fi connectivity and action-oriented extras like compass or altimeter.

Action-packed, our top picks for the best waterproof cameras will give you all latest tech in one compact for easy travel.

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Olympus Tough! TG-5

For just $449, the TG-5’s exceptional build quality is built to survive pretty much anything you could throw at it. Its ergonomic design and well-designed controls make it weather-resistant and includes bonus features such as GPS sensor, pressure, compass and temperature sensor.

Things to consider: Great for raw format support and range of accessories, the TG-5 faults at image smoothing at high ISOs and zoom control inconsistencies.

Nikon Coolpix W300

For under $400, the W300 is the ideal choice if you want to go deep underwater. Fully loaded with host of features, the W300 has 4K video, a terrific GPS system, interactive world map and Wi-Fi connectivity, and an altimeter and underwater depth gauge to boot. It also offers high resolution, 921k dot OLED monitor and the function at a depth of 30 meters.

Things to consider: Great for waterproof depths to 30 meters and its wide zoom range, the W300 faults at fiddly controls and exposure inconsistencies.

Panasonic Lumix FT5/TS5

For under $300, the FT5 (called the TS5 in the US) provides a focal range of 28-128mm and is optically stabilized to smooth out camera shake. Its bright LCD monitor makes it easy to compose your shots while the autofocus system and accurate exposure metering ensure images are processed to precision, whether you’re above or under water.

Things to consider: Great for fast AF performance and full-featured GPS, the FT5/TS5 faults at image smoothing at high ISOs and weak flash.

Canon PowerShot D30

For under $450, the D30 is a little dated compared to the models above but still a well-designed compact with easy-to-use oversized controls for operational use. The D-30 is also a waterproof wonder, going down to 25 meters, but aside from this and its ergonomic features, its been surpassed by the competition.

Things to consider: Great for ergonomic design and white balance performance, the D30 faults at poor GPS functionality and no built-in Wi-Fi. Its 12.1MP sensor and DIGIC 4 processor show its age and generates noticeable levels of noise at ISO 400 and above.

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