Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10, compared to other waterproof point and shoot cameras are a great choice! I have used a number of Olympus 'Tough' cameras (6000, 8000, etc.) and Panasonic are competing for more than admirable.
The shutter speed seems to be a nagging problem with most waterproof Point & Shoot cameras. I think DMC-TS10 has very little shutter - signficantly less than any waterproof, Point & Shoot Olympus, I have used. I can not tell you how annoying and frustrating it is to pull the trigger and has a camera waiting 1 / 2 to 1 second before it responds.
The menu is much more intuitive and less "law" than the Olympus cameras. A nice feature is the ability to take a picture anytime, from anywhere in the menu system. A simple, easy to press the shutter button takes you directly into the picture with certainty, no matter where you are in the menu system.
The picture quality is very good to excellent. It will not compete with a digital SLR, but it is definitely above average in the waterproof point and shoot category. Battery life is also very good. I could shoot almost 45 minutes on 720 high-definition video before the battery is depleted. Note: You can just shoot around. 8 min. continuous video before you have to start over again. Even cheap aftermarket batteries are available, but they must be "firmware" compatible with the DMC-TS10, otherwise they will not work. At this writing, I could not determine how many images can be done on one battery charge.
DMC-TS10 comes with an attractive silicone cases that do an excellent job of protecting the camera in and out of the water.
One final note: If you read the Amazon reviews, I think you will find all the waterproof point and shoot cameras have some watertight integrity issues. All watertight, Point & Shoot cameras I've seen (regardless of price) has a very similar structure in the access to memory card, battery and USB / power / charge connector. Bottom line, if you try to open the door at one of these cameras when the camera is wet in any way, you risk permananently damage the camera. From my experience, you have to let the camera sit for a few hours before trying to open a gap. If you choose not to allow the camera to "air dry" and just wipe the outside, the water will remain under the edges of the doors. The moment you open the door, the water is sucked into the inside of the camera (via a vacuum effect), no matter how careful you are drying your camera.
If you are looking for a waterproof, Point & Shoot camera with good / excellent image quality, minimal shutter / lag, good usability and a good battery life, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 definitely worth considering!
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