Tough, say Olympus. We're not having any excuses for you not taking lots of photos during your holiday: waterproof, shockproof and freeze proof, the TG-310 allows you to take great photos and shoot HD movies in almost any environment. There is just one word to describe this gadget - indestructible.
The TG-310 is fully waterproof up to depths of three metres, is freeze proof to -10 °C (14 °F) and shockproof to a height of 1.5 metres. The camera has a sliding double lock mechanism that protects the battery, card slots and ports while an additional lens barrier safeguards the optical zoom lens.
The Tough 310 contains an enclosed 3.6x zoom lens covering the equivalent of 28-102mm, encompassing wide angle perspective so you can get everything in, even in confined spaces. Another great thing about this camera is that for still images it uses a combination of mechanical and electronic stabilisation, to ensure your images are not blurred (Electronic stabilisation is also used in movie mode).
The camera also features a 14Megapixel sensor and TruePic II Processor to you give outstanding, sharp images. If you prefer videos to capture those unique moments, you won't be disappointed with recording movies in High Definition at 720p quality.
Additional features include USB charging, Intelligent Auto, which automatically selects from 5 scene modes for optimum focus and Eye-Fi Compatible for wireless image transfer to your computer.
The overall verdict: probably one of the best cameras for those summer holiday adventures. Tough, compact and comes in fashionable colours: stark white, aqua blue, sizzling orange, sleek silver.
The Olympus TG-310 Digital Camera is currently priced from £147.35 and is available at Amazon with free UK delivery.