Pentax Optio W60 Digital Camera Review

Conclusion
Most of us miss out on great photo opportunities because we're afraid to ruin our cameras in harsh conditions. The beach is a wonderful place to grab shots of our family (or particularly attractive members of someone else's family, for that matter), but waves and spray could have you wiping out without going near a surfboard. Same goes for the pool, or the slopes for skiing or snowboarding. The Pentax takes the worry out of these situations, and for many users that's going to be worth a few extra dollars compared to a less rugged camera with otherwise similar features. Image quality is adequate if not outstanding, but good enough for the point-and-shoot task at hand. The fact that the camera is a bit slow on the shutter is a greater concern, but compared to no camera at all, you can learn to live with it.

If you're a serious outdoorsman, though, we'd point you to the Olympus 1030 SW, which boasts much tougher construction and the ability to plunge to depths of 33 feet, versus 13 feet for the Pentax. Both are equally adept at dealing with the cold, though, so  balance the $60 price difference ($329.99 for the Pentax, $399.99 for the Olympus) against your  personal preferences for physical feats of derring-do.