My sturdy companion in and around the water

The camera is robust and salt water resistant, the flap in front of the lens protects against scratches. The battery lid closes well. Some weeks the beach and snorkeling (many "dives" to about 3m) has survived the camera without complaint and with dry inside. In theory it is supposed to be resistant to 10m, but so far I was not. When sailing she disappears inconspicuously on tape in the sleeve behind the Velcro and does not disturb further. Impacts, etc. you have previously not mind. Resolution, Abblidungsleistung, settings, etc. are good but not outstanding. Since then you have pay attention to the price and I think the camera well. In snorkel depth, the light intensity is at the sun just barely passable, afloat even with less light well. Flashes under water you can forget anyway.
A disadvantage is the battery life. Since you have saved on the wrong end. A good second battery is purchased cheap, but what is the use of, when I am in the water? If the water is a little cooler, the battery drains quickly. And also on the beach, I would like the battery rather reluctantly change.
Even the loading on the cable is not that great. On one hand, Olympus has for whatever reason invented its own plug. Since only fit the original cable. On the other hand, the loading on the camera takes forever. Both help counter an external charger which afloat the second battery and completely fills.
So a star deduction for the battery - disaster, otherwise it does what it should.