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Question

Best waterproof camera for hiking, beach and snorkeling

Aug 9, 2015 2:40PM PDT

I'm looking for a great, reasonably priced all-around camera to take pics (not video) for use hiking, snorkeling (no diving) and while lounging at the beach. Currently debating between TG-4, Panasonic DMC-T6 & Coolpix aw130. Thoughts or other suggestions?

Thanks.

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Clarification Request
Waterproof
Aug 10, 2015 7:51AM PDT

Please clarify the cameras:

Make and Model

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Models
Aug 10, 2015 9:34AM PDT

Olympus TG-4
Panasonic DMC-T6
Nikon Coolpix AW130

Welcome any other suggestions of a point and shoot, under $400, that takes clear pictures underwater, and has a viewfinder that can be seen in sunlight.

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Panasonic
Aug 11, 2015 11:23AM PDT

The Panasonic DMC-T6 is not a camera.

It appears to be an accessory included in an accessories package.

Don't know which accessory.

Check your list of cameras.

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Clarification Request
Why the aw130?
Aug 10, 2015 8:08AM PDT
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Why not the AW130?
Aug 10, 2015 9:39AM PDT

Don't really care about the diving depth as I won't be diving, but I heard it's an all-around good camera. Can you explain why not the AW130?

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You would have to answer why not.
Aug 10, 2015 9:43AM PDT

As to underwater clear pictures. Well, after many years of that I accepted that some clarity is lost. The optics are clearly different but you may find new photogs that expected instant results. It's digital so instead of burning film you take a lot of shots and see what you like later for cheap.

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Answer
Drift Stealth 2
Aug 13, 2015 4:52PM PDT

If you need a 'reasonably priced' camera I would suggest Drift Stealth 2. You would need an additional case to make it fully water proof, but it's cheap. Additionally, this camera is small and aerodynamic, which might be important during e.g. snorkeling.