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- Best compact digital camera Canon PowerShot S95 *Est. $330
- Compact camera with advanced features Canon PowerShot G12 *Est. $380
- Best compact camera with interchangeable lenses Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 *Est. $900
- Best waterproof digital camera Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 *Est. $250
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- Waterproof up to 33 feet
- Weatherproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit
- Dustproof and shockproof
- Large, easy-to-use buttons
- Sharp image quality
- Bulky size
- Limited wide-angle lens
- No manual settings
- Image noise at higher ISO settings
- Shoots only standard-definition video
The bright blue Canon PowerShot D10 formerly lapped the competition with its winning combination of ruggedness and superior image quality, but it's now surpassed by its newer, better rivals like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 (*Est. $250) , which shoots full HD video (the Canon shoots only standard-def). And don't look for the D10 to win any fashion awards. Experts describe it as bulbous, egg-shaped and quirky compared to sleeker underwater cameras on the market. The D10's extra girth comes from its husky protective outer casing, which makes the camera waterproof down to 33 feet, weatherproof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, dustproof and shockproof up to 4 feet (the Panasonic TS2 slightly surpasses those specs). "At 6.7 ounces and a maximum thickness of 1.9 inches, the D10 will strain the average pocket," says Rik Fairlie of The New York Times.
The large design of the Canon PowerShot D10 affords plenty of room for large buttons that are easy to read and press -- a plus when shooting underwater or wearing bulky winter gloves. The thick buttons are crafted to ward off water and debris, says Michael Patrick Brady of DigitalCamera-HQ.com, who adds that they sit "tightly in their seats" but are still easy to activate. The shutter button is the largest among the seven underwater cameras he tested. DPReview.com says the D10 delivers sharp, detailed images in and out of the water at low ISO settings, and Rik Fairlie praises the accurate exposures and warm skin tones.
DPReview.com, TrustedReviews.com, Steves-Digicams.com and DigitalCamera-HQ.com are among the photography enthusiast sites that test and compare the Canon PowerShot D10 to its waterproof rivals -- although those comparisons are dated now that Panasonic and Pentax have both rolled out new, improved underwater cameras. Rounding out our reviews is an underwater group test from The New York Times' photography guru Rik Fairlie, and user postings at Amazon.com, which help to reveal potential problems with real-life use.
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1. DPReview.com
In this underwater camera test group, the Canon PowerShot D10 shares the winner's circle with the Panasonic DMC-TS1 for overall performance, although the D10 rates higher for underwater handling. It also has the fastest response times, but the D10 is definitely not the most compact camera on the block.
Review: Waterproof Camera Group Test, Don Wan, July 1, 2009
In terms of weather-proof specifications, the Canon PowerShot D10 "comfortably" beats the Olympus Stylus Tough-8000 and the Pentax Optio W60. And when put to the test, the D10 pulls ahead with best overall image quality and ergonomics. The D10 is "the easiest to handle underwater thanks to its chunky shape and large controls," says Cliff Smith.
Review: Underwater Cameras -- Group Test Review, Cliff Smith, June 25, 2009
The editors at Steves-Digicams.com are impressed by the new Canon PowerShot D10. The camera wins points for its easy menu navigation, "blazing fast performance" and "ability to capture pleasing images no matter what the conditions." While editors note the D10 is a bit pricier than other compact digital cameras, they add that the D10 is competitively priced among waterproof compacts.
Review: Canon PowerShot D10 Review, Editors of Steves-Digicams.com, April 27, 2009
"A durable beach buddy" is one of the ways Michael Patrick Brady describes the rugged Canon PowerShot D10. Although he considers the egg-shaped design "a little unusual," his tests show that form serves function, particularly in terms of handling and button design.
Review: Canon PowerShot D10 Waterproof Camera Review, Michael Patrick Brady, Updated Jan. 13, 2010
The New York Times personal-tech guru Rik Fairlie conducts a pool test on five waterproof point-and-shoot models to see which ones sink or swim. Even though the PowerShot D10 is Canon's "first dip into waterproof territory," the novice swimmer easily laps the competition -- including the Pentax Optio W60 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 (both of which have since been replaced with newer models).
Review: Cameras for Going Off the Deep End, Rik Fairlie, July 23, 2009
6. Amazon.com
More than 500 owners comment on the Canon PowerShot D10. The majority agree that it's easy to use and takes great photos. It's also durable, having survived documented bumps and bruises. While several users complain about poor mic quality, most of the setbacks center around what the D10 lacks in the feature department -- RAW format support, GPS and a lens cap.
Review: Canon PowerShot D10, Contributors to Amazon.com
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