Olympus Tough TG-1 Camera

Ruggedness meets high-speed versatility in the Olympus Tough TG-1 Camera ($400). As expected, the TG-1 is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, and resistant to cold temperatures — but protection from the elements and mishaps isn't its flagship feature. That would be the high-speed f2.0, 4x optical zoom lens, which is combined with a back-illuminated, 12-megapixel CMOS sensor and TruePic VI image processor to deliver great results even in poor lighting. Other features include an HDR mode, GPS, an electronic compass, a 5 fps sports mode, dual IS image stabilization, a 3.0-inch organic EL monitor, full HD video recording, optional waterproof fisheye and tele-converter lenses, and, just for the lulz, a pet mode that automatically snaps the shutter when your furry friend looks straight into the camera. Arriving in June.