Olympus μ [mju:] 830

Easy to use ; Splashproof body ; Useful macro mode ; Shadow adjustment is useful ; Image stabilisation a bonus

Weak flash ; Noise/contrast issues at higher ISO ; Simplicity at expense of user control

we tested recently), but it is splashproof. It will survive a mild moistening, but not a thorough drenching - so if you routinely dip your camera into beer glasses full of lager, look elsewhere. If you get the camera wet then dry it off before pressing...